Freudian Psychology/Nature of Man

Question 1

The Id

Answer 1

Desire/pleasure. Represents unorganized, instinctual desires that if unchecked, seek immediate gratification. it is ruled by the “Pleasure Principle”, demanding satisfaction now!

Question 2

The Ego

Answer 2

Balance of desire/society. Represents balance of hedonistic impulses of the Id with the demands of society. Individual becomes a self, not a creature with urges. “Reality principle”; recognizes what the Id desires must be tempered with what is appropriate behavior in the moment

Question 3

The Superego

Answer 3

Conscience/Society Norms=Guilt or Pride. Punishes Ego with feelings of guilt. Rewards the self’s good behavior with feelings of pride and self-satisfaction. While Ego may temporarily repress urges of Id, eventually fears become internalized