Freud's theory of personality.

Freud's theory of personality.

1. The ID: This is biologically determined and the most primitative part of personality. It represents instinctual drives such as food and water.

   • It operates on the pleasure principle. It seeks to obtain pleasure and avoid pain.

2. The Ego: This results from development and is an attempt to adapt to the demands of the outside world. It operates on the reality principle.

   • Gratification of needs are postponed until the appropriate time and place. Often seen as attempting to strike a balance between the ID and the world.

3. The Superego: This develops around the age of 4-6. Represents the individuals framework of what is right and wrong. Gathered from the culture.

   • It is comprised of the ego ideal and the conscience. The ego ideal represents the idea of what is virtuous behaviour. It rewards good behaviour.
     • The conscience watches over what is bad. It interrupts and censors immoral impulses from the id and punishes when we do something wrong.