Tripartide personalities Flashcards
1
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The ID
A
Primitive biological part of the mind.
The pleasure principle.
We are driven to seek out pleasure and gratification at any cost.
2
Q
The superego
A
The opposite of the ID
Judges whether actions are right or wrong
Violating the superego’s standards may cause anxiety
It is the morality principle
Develops at 4 years old
3
Q
The ego
A
Develops as the child grows - 2 years
Conscious and ration part of personality
Aims to satisfy the ID and the Superego
The reality principle
