Psychological Self

Question 1

• Id, ego and Superego
• Are systems and not physical parts of the brain
• Each part comprises unique features but it contributes to an individual’s behavior
• They interact to form a whole.

Answer 1

Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory of Self

Question 2

• Consists of the body’s primitive biological drives and urges
• Concerned only with pleasure and self-satisfaction
• Lives in our unconscious mind

Answer 2

Id or Internal desires

Question 3

• Reality principle
• “I” part of the individual that gives him/ her the sense of his/her own identity.
• Rational part of the personality

Answer 3

Ego

Question 4

• Conscience
• It is part of the personality concerned with morals, precepts, standards and ideas. - - Is a critical faculty of the personality

Answer 4

Superego

Question 5

Freudian Stages of Psycho-sexual Development

Answer 5

1. Oral
2. Anal
3. Phallic
4. Latency
5. Genital

Question 6

• birth to 1 year old
• Mouth becomes the part of the body through which gratification is secured.

Answer 6

Oral

Question 7

• 2 to 3 years old
• The child derives the feelings of pleasure or pain from defecating.
• Covers the toilet training period

Answer 7

Anal

Question 8

• 3 to 6 years old
• The child gets curious about his/ her genitals and becomes attached to the parent of the opposite sex.

Answer 8

Phallic

Question 9

attraction of a boy to his mother

Answer 9

Oedipus Complex

Question 10

attraction of a girl to her father

Answer 10

Electra Complex

Question 11

• 10 to 12 years
• Sexual motivations presumably recede in importance
• The child becomes preoccupied with developing skills and other activities

Answer 11

Latency

Question 12

• after puberty
• Deepest feelings of pleasure presumably come from heterosexual relations

Answer 12

Genital

Question 13

• Neo-Freudian
• Stage Theorist
• Focuses on Crisis Resolution

Answer 13

Erik Erikson

Question 14

• Shows the impacts of social experiences across one’s whole lifespan
• There are eight stages over a lifespan
• Main element of the theory is the identity of one’s ego
• According to the theory, When conflicts arise, people have the opportunity to grow or fail equally.

Answer 14

Erikson’s Theory of Development

Question 15

• Infant - 18 months
• Babies must learn to trust their parent’s care and affection
• If not done, the baby could develop a distrust and view the world as inconsistent and unpredictable.
• Questions one’s hope

Answer 15

Trust vs. Mistrust

Question 16

• 18 months - 3 years
• Child learns to feed and do things on their own
• Or they could start feeling ashamed and doubt their abilities
• Questions the child’s willpower

Answer 16

Autonomy vs. Shame & Doubt

Question 17

• 3 - 5 years
• Using initiative in planning or carrying out plans.
• Or develop a sense of guilt over misbehavior regarding parents limits
• Questions one’s purpose and role in life.

Answer 17

Initiative vs. Guilt

Question 18

• 5 - 13 years
• Learn to follow the rules imposed by schools or home
• Or the child can start believing they are inferior to others
• Questions competency

Answer 18

Industry vs. Inferiority

Question 19

• 13 - 21 years
• Acquire a sense of identity
• Or can become confused about one’s role in life
• Questions who you are and if you’re happy

Answer 19

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Question 20

• 21 - 39 years
• Develop a relationship and joint identity with a partner.
• Or can become isolated and stay away from meaningful relationships.
• Questions if the person is ready for new relationships, or if there is a fear of rejection.

Answer 20

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Question 21

• 40 - 65 years
• Making use of time and having a concern with helping others and guiding the next generation.
• Or can become self-centered, and stagnant
• Questions what the person will do with their extra time.

Answer 21

Generativity vs. Stagnation

Question 22

• 65 and older
• Understand and accept the meaning of temporary life
• Or complains about regrets, not having enough time, and not finding a meaning throughout life
• Questions one’s overview of their entire life

Answer 22

Ego Integrity vs. Despair

Question 23

Three key factors to Erikson’s theory

Answer 23

Interaction of the Body, Mind, and Cultural Influences.