Freud's theory of personality
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Define the Id, Ego, and Superego. How are these three things important to Freud's theory and modern perspectives on personality? Include examples from a current article or research study to illustrate your comments.
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After the id, and when the child is about three years old the child learns to react more with the world. The next part of the theory is called the ego, the ego is based on what they call the reality principle. The reality principle states simply that other people have needs and desires, and that sometimes if you are selfish or inconsiderate it can damage our relationships with people in the long run. The ego essentially balances the needs of the id with the reality of the real world.
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Freud's theory of personality is actually very complex and is composed of five major parts. The id, ego, and superego comprise only a portion of Freud's psychosexual theory of personality. Freud stated we all are born with id; it is the basic component of how our needs are met. The id is what is known as the pleasure principle. The purpose of the id is to find satisfaction for wants and needs of pleasure. Some examples of the pleasure principle is when a child is uncomfortable; whether that is because of heat, cold, loneliness, fear, hunger, fatigue or even attention. The id basically has no conscience and works automatically. In support of this assertion, one can easily see when people are in a state of pain or suffering such as hunger or poverty, their reaction is to simply attempt to alleviate the pain and suffering they are feeling.
After the id, and when the child is about three years old the child learns to react more with the world. The next part of the theory is called the ego, the ego is based on what they call the reality principle. The reality principle states simply that other people have needs and desires, and that sometimes if you are selfish or inconsiderate it can damage our relationships with people in the long run. The ego essentially balances the needs of the id with the reality of the real world.
The next stage of development is when the superego develops ...
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