The Unconscious Mind:
The conscious - the small amount of mental activity we know about (thoughts and perceptions)
The preconscious - things we could be aware of if we wanted or tried (memories and stored knowledge)
The unconscious - things we are unaware of and can not become aware of (fears, unacceptable sexual desires, selfish needs)
Abnormal Psyche
ID - something we are born with, it operates the pleasure principle, it's general motive is the satisfaction of these desires. If frustrated - becomes aggressive. if too strong: I WANT IT NOW !!!!!!!!
SUPER-EGO - operates the morality principle, includes what is right and wrong, need to behave in ways our parents would approve of, if we don't - makes us feel guilty and anxiety. if too strong: not here to enjoy yourself, they are in charge.
EGO - concerned with reality, balances of the ID with the constraints of the super-ego realistically. If a person has an ID and EGO but no SUPER-EGO: they don't care, they want to hurt people, very selfish

Healthy Psyche - a strong ego, can hold the id's instincts in check but still allow it some gratification in a way that the superego finds acceptable.
Toddlerhood - realise they are individuals, recognise they have desires, wants and needs and this is when the ego forms not supposed to but want to.

	Creado por Simran Kaur1063 hace más de 8 años

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