Superego

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Amber Foster

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What are the two main functions of the superego?
Conscience and Ego Ideal
What is the role of the superego in personality structure?
It acts as your inner conscience.
During which stage does the superego develop?
During the phallic stage.
What motivates the superego's actions?
It motivates actions towards moral perfection.
What role does the conscience play in the superego?
It judges actions and induces guilt
What is the superego?
Your conscience and moral personality part
What is the function of the ego ideal in the superego?
It rewards with feelings of pride for doing right.
What is the superego?
The superego is a part of personality.
How does the superego develop?
It develops by absorbing parents' and society's rules.
What age range corresponds to the phallic stage?
Around 3-6 years old.
How does the superego differ from the id and ego?
Superego focuses on perfection, id on pleasure
What role does the ego play in relation to the superego and id?
The ego manages the tension between them
How does the superego differ from the id?
The superego enforces morals, while the id seeks pleasure
What do the arrows in the Venn diagram represent?
How each component influences and interacts with others
How does the superego relate to parental expectations?
It aligns behavior with parents' expectations.
What does the superego strive for in terms of behavior?
It strives for perfection.
What is the contrast between the superego and the id?
The superego seeks moral behavior, id seeks pleasure.
What feeling might the superego evoke if one lies?
It might make you feel guilty.
How do the superego, id, and ego interact in personality structure?
Superego: Inner conscience, moral principles
Id: Seeks immediate pleasure
Ego: Balances desires with reality
What behavior does a low sense of guilt promote?
Risk-taking behavior
What is the primary focus of the superego?
Perfection and moral behavior
What role does the conscience play in the superego?
It punishes with feelings of guilt for wrongdoing.
What role does the superego play in personality?
It acts as an inner judge for moral behavior
How does a strong superego interact with the id?
It overrides instincts
What is the relationship between a weak superego and the id?
A weak superego allows the id to control actions
How do the superego, ego, and id interact?
Through dynamic tension as shown in a Venn diagram
What feeling does the Ego Ideal provide when one behaves correctly?
Pride
How do the functions of the superego ensure responsible behavior?
By enforcing moral principles and societal rules
What are the three components of personality according to Freud?
Superego, ego, and id
What does the superego represent in Freud's theory?
Moral demands
What does the id represent in Freud's theory?
Instinctive needs
How does the superego influence behavior?
It provides moral principles and judgment.
What is the function of the ego in relation to the superego?
The ego balances desires with reality.
How does the superego develop?
By internalizing parents' rules and society's expectations
What does the superego ensure in terms of societal behavior?
It ensures you behave according to society's rules.
How does a strong superego impact mental health?
It leads to focus on perfectionism
What is the relationship between the superego and responsible behavior?
The superego promotes responsible behavior through moral guidance
What is a characteristic of a strong superego?
High levels of guilt and anxiety
What is a consequence of strict adherence to rules in a strong superego?
It limits spontaneity
What does a weak superego promote regarding moral principles?
Disregard for moral principles