3: the tripartite personality

• What are the three parts of the adult psyche?

  Id, Ego, Superego
• What is the Id in the context of the psyche?

  It is the instinctual part acting on pleasure principle
• When does the Ego develop?

  During the anal stage of development
• What principle does the Ego operate on?

  The reality principle
• What is the function of the Superego?

  It acts as our moral conscience
• What conflict exists between the Id and the Superego?

  The Id seeks satisfaction, Superego induces shame
• What personality type results from a dominant Id?

  A psychotic personality
• What personality type results from a dominant Superego?

  A neurotic and anxious person
• How does the Ego respond to conflicts between the Id and Superego?

  By using defence mechanisms
• What is repression in the context of defence mechanisms?

  Painful memories pushed into unconscious mind
• What does displacement refer to in defence mechanisms?

  Impulses directed onto something or someone else
• What are the key components of the adult psyche and their development stages?

  • Id: Instinctual part, present at birth
  • Ego: Develops during the anal stage, operates on reality principle
  • Superego: Develops during the phallic stage, acts as moral conscience
• What are the effects of conflicts between the Id and Superego on personality?

  • Dominant Id: Psychotic personality
  • Dominant Superego: Neurotic and anxious personality
• What are the main defence mechanisms used by the Ego?

  • Repression: Pushing painful memories into unconscious
  • Displacement: Redirecting impulses onto other objects or people