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Critique Freud's structural theory of the mind (i.e. id, ego, superego), and explain how these concepts influence motivation.

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This solution helps critique the psychologist Sigmund Freud's structural theory of the mind - which includes the concepts of the id, ego and superego. It defines each of these components of the theory, explains their functions, and discusses how these concepts influence motivation. The explanation is given in 284 words with one external reference. In text citations are provided.

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Problem: Critique Freud's structural theory of the mind (i.e. id, ego, superego), and explain how these concepts influence motivation.

Solution: According to Freud there are three structures in one's mind that motivate human behavior: the id, the superego, and the ego. The id represents unconscious drives and energies as Freud believed that much of human behavior is unconsciously motivated. The id operates on the pleasure ...

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