AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -It is the moral principle of the Freudian personality structure. It is referred as the “little devil” wherein all negative aspects of the personality structure lives. This part of the personality tries to meet the desires of the id in a way that is socially acceptable in the world. It deals with the reality.

Detailed explanation-2: -The id is not in touch with reality or logic, it simply compels a person to do what they want, regardless of consequences or repercussions. In the example of a devil and angel on someone’s shoulder, the id is represented by the devil due to its reckless and disregarding nature.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, the id is the primitive and instinctual part of the mind that contains sexual and aggressive drives and hidden memories, the super-ego operates as a moral conscience, and the ego is the realistic part that mediates between the desires of the id and the super-ego.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to Freudian theory, the id is the component of personality that forms the basis of our most primitive impulses. The id is entirely unconscious, and it drives our most important motivations, including the sexual drive (libido) and the aggressive or destructive drive (Thanatos).

Detailed explanation-5: -According to Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory of personality, the id is the personality component made up of unconscious psychic energy that works to satisfy basic urges, needs, and desires.