AP PSYCHOLOGY

PERSONALITY

PSYCHODYNAMIC THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which leads to the strengthening of the superego?
A
Children being socialised towards the instinctive impulses.
B
Children being socialised away from the instinctive impulses.
C
Both
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The superego develops during the first five years of life in response to parental punishment and approval. This development occurs as a result of the child’s internalization of his parents’ moral standards, a process greatly aided by a tendency to identify with the parents.

Detailed explanation-2: -It can be increased through insight-developing activities, including therapy, journaling, affirmations, positive self-talk, and self-reflection. It is also increased through challenging your own thoughts and beliefs by intentionally exposing yourself to different points of view and new experiences.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Ventromedial Prefrontal Cortex as Superego Several studies have consistently linked moral judgment with the cortical region of the brain known as the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (VMPFC). This area of the brain has reciprocal neural connections with the amygdala and is intimately bound up with emotional control.

Detailed explanation-4: -They may feel isolated, experience depression, self-harm, or fantasize about hurting themselves or others. A harsh superego can lead people to push others away and can also cause a person to feel stagnant at work or in a relationship.

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