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• Who is associated with the Tripartite Personality theory?

  Sigmund Freud
• What are the three components of the Tripartite Personality?

  ID, Ego, Superego
• What does the ID represent in Freud's theory?

  The primal, instinctual part of personality
• How does the Ego function in the Tripartite Personality?

  It mediates between the ID and reality
• What role does the Superego play in personality?

  It guides behavior toward moral and ethical standards
• How do the components of the Tripartite Personality interact?

  They shape behavior, emotions, and thought processes
• What characterizes ID-dominated individuals?

  Driven by desires and seeking immediate gratification
• What defines Ego-dominated individuals?

  They balance desires with reality and practicality
• How do Superego-dominated individuals behave?

  They prioritize ethics and may feel guilt
• What does a balanced personality integrate?

  Influences of the ID, Ego, and Superego
• What does the psychodynamic theory emphasize?

  The role of the unconscious mind in behavior
• What is the Unconscious Mind according to Freud?

  A reservoir of inaccessible thoughts and memories
• What is the Preconscious Mind?

  Memories accessible when needed
• What is the role of the Conscious Mind?

  It includes all mental activities we are aware of
• How does the Conscious Mind influence decision-making?

  It allows analysis of situations and responses
• What is the function of attention in the Conscious Mind?

  It filters distractions and focuses on tasks
• How does the Conscious Mind interact with other mind levels?

  It retrieves memories and influences experiences
• What are defense mechanisms in the unconscious mind?

  They protect the conscious mind from distress
• What is repression in Freud's theory?

  Ego pushes painful memories into the unconscious
• How does projection function as a defense mechanism?

  Ego projects unconscious thoughts onto others
• What is regression in the context of defense mechanisms?

  Ego reverts to younger behaviors under stress
• What is a healthy personality according to Freud?

  One where ID, Ego, and Superego are balanced
• How does Ego Strength develop?

  It develops with age but can be damaged
• How many psychosexual stages does Freud propose?

  Five psychosexual stages
• What can lead to fixation during psychosexual stages?

  Frustration or overindulgence at any stage
• What mnemonic helps remember the psychosexual stages?

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• What is the focus of pleasure in the oral stage?

  Centers around the mouth and feeding
• What is the outcome of successful completion of the oral stage?

  Leads to trust and ability to form relationships
• What can result from fixation in the oral stage?

  Optimistic or aggressive personality traits
• What is the focus of pleasure in the anal stage?

  Centers around bowel movements and toilet training
• What does successful completion of the anal stage lead to?

  Feelings of autonomy and balance
• What can fixation in the anal stage result in?

  Anal-retentive or anal-expulsive traits
• What is the focus of pleasure in the phallic stage?

  Centers around genitals and opposite-sex parents
• What complexes occur during the phallic stage?

  The Oedipus complex and penis envy
• What is the outcome of successful completion of the phallic stage?

  Identification and development of gender roles
• What can fixation in the phallic stage lead to?

  Reckless behavior and superego issues
• What characterizes the latency stage?

  Suppression of sexual feelings and focus on social skills
• What is the focus during the genital stage?

  Reawakening of sexual interests and mature relationships
• What does successful completion of the genital stage lead to?

  Healthy relationships and a balanced personality