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Freud's Id, Ego and Superego

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According to Freud, what are the id, ego and superego?

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Explains the difference betwen the Id, the Ego and the Superego in Freud's theory.

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The id is the dark inaccessible realm of the human sub-consciousness. It has no concept of morals or temporal existence. It is a bundle of powerful energy focused on pleasure. Basically, the id always acts ...

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