PERSONALITY
PSYCHODYNAMIC THEORIES
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Represents our wishes and desires, present from birth
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Makes decisions based on the demands of the ID and restrictions of the superego, ‘reality principle’
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‘morality principle’ we learn these principles from our parents and society
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The ego operates based on the reality principle, which strives to satisfy the id’s desires in realistic and socially appropriate ways. The reality principle weighs the costs and benefits of an action before deciding to act upon or abandon impulses.
Detailed explanation-2: -The ego operates according to the reality principle, working out realistic ways of satisfying the id’s demands, often compromising or postponing satisfaction to avoid negative consequences of society. The ego considers social realities and norms, etiquette and rules in deciding how to behave.
Detailed explanation-3: -The id, ego, and superego interact constantly. Ultimately, though, it’s the ego that serves as the mediator between the id, the superego, and reality. The ego must determine how to meet the needs of the id, while upholding social reality and the moral standards of the superego.
Detailed explanation-4: -The three ego states are called-Parent, Adult and Child ego states. These three ego states comprise individual personality. Each ego state is an entire system of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours from which we interact with one another. Understanding our ego states helps us to understand Who am I?