Explanation

• What are the three characteristics of the tripartite Personality assumption?

  The Id, The Ego, and The Superego
• What does the Id represent in personality?

  Innate urges and pleasure principles
• How does the Id operate?

  It focuses solely on self-pleasure
• What would happen if only the Id existed in society?

  There would be complete social disorder
• What is the primary function of the Ego?

  To balance the Id and the Superego
• What is the Ego's state of consciousness?

  Mainly conscious
• Why is the Ego important for individuals?

  It helps individuals live in reality
• What does the Superego control?

  Personal values and ethical beliefs
• What feelings does the Superego cause in individuals?

  Guilt, shame, and grief
• What would happen if only the Superego existed?

  Life would lose all meaning
• What personality type is associated with a dominant Id?

  Psychopathic personality
• What personality type is associated with a dominant Ego?

  Narcissistic personality
• What personality type is associated with a dominant Superego?

  Neurotic personality
• What are the characteristics of the Id, Ego, and Superego?

  • Id: Unconscious, pleasure-seeking urges
  • Ego: Conscious, balances Id and Superego
  • Superego: Controls values, causes guilt and shame