Personality Structure Flashcards

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ID

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impulsive, immature, irrational.

Immediate gratification.
ex. wanting to eat a coockie and immediately eating it without thinking of consequences.

Seeking of pleasure and avoiding discomfort.

Mostly in the unconsious.

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Superego

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Sets rules for behaviour.

Learns the vaules of parents and society.

Strives for perfection.

Unrealistic expectations.

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Ego

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Deals with reality.

Controls the ID and reasons with Superego.

Capable of planning and solving problems.

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