assumption 1- tripartite personality

• What does Freud believe adult personalities are split into?

  Three parts
• What do the three parts of personality correspond to?

  Different stages in life
• How might the three parts of personality create conflict?

  They pull us in different directions
• What is the ID in Freud's theory?

  The primitive biological part of the mind
• When is the ID present according to Freud?

  At birth
• What principle does the ID operate on?

  Pleasure principle
• What motivates humans according to the ID?

  To satisfy urges and wishes
• What is the role of the superego?

  To judge actions as right or wrong
• What does the superego develop into?

  A conscience
• What may happen if someone violates the superego's standards?

  They may experience anxiety or guilt
• At what age does the superego develop?

  About four years of age
• What is the ego in Freud's theory?

  The conscious and rational part of personality
• What principle does the ego operate on?

  Reality principle
• When does the ego develop?

  About two years of age
• What is the job of the ego?

  To mediate between the superego and ID
• What can conflict between the three parts of personality lead to?

  Problems and mental disorders
• What is ego strength?

  The ability to function under pressure
• What happens to someone with a weak ego?

  They may give in to the ID and superego
• According to Freud, what is key to a healthy personality?

  Maintaining balance between id, ego, and superego
• What might the ID want when invited to a friend's house before an exam?

  • Go to the friend's house
  • Enjoy the weekend
  • Ignore the exam
• What might the Ego want in the same scenario?

  • Balance studying and socializing
  • Study for the exam
  • Go to the friend's house without studying
• What might the Superego want in the same scenario?

  • Prioritize studying for the exam
  • Follow moral obligations
  • Avoid socializing completely
• In a scenario where a drunk girl kisses you, what might the ID want?

  • Engage in the kiss
  • Go back to the apartment
  • Ignore the girl's state
• In the same scenario, what might the Ego want?

  • Consider the girl's well-being
  • Engage in the kiss
  • Leave the situation immediately
• In the same scenario, what might the Superego want?

  • Avoid taking advantage of her
  • Follow social norms
  • Engage in the kiss without guilt
• In a scenario where you fancy your best mate's boyfriend, what might the ID want?

  • Pursue the boyfriend
  • Ignore the friend's feelings
  • Act on attraction immediately
• In the same scenario, what might the Ego want?

  • Weigh the consequences of actions
  • Pursue the boyfriend without thinking
  • Ignore the situation entirely
• In the same scenario, what might the Superego want?

  • Respect the friend's feelings
  • Pursue the boyfriend regardless
  • Ignore moral implications