overly deterministic and reductionist (too simple). reducing personality to specific stages and fixations oversimplifies the complex interplay of genetic, environmental and cultural factors that contribute to an individuals psychological makeup
what is a weakness of id, ego and super ego
lacks empirical evidence and testability- the model does not fully capture the intricacies of the human mind and contemporary psychology has moved towards more dynamic and multifaceted theories of personality
what is a weakness of guilt as a regulatory mechanism
some argue that guilt can have various sources e.g social and cultural influences- this means it may not be solely due to internal psychological conflicts- does not fully address the positive aspects of guilt such as it fostering empathy and moral development
