Sigmund Freud

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Extended writing response on How to achieve self-actualisation 


Sigmund Freud 

Psychoanalysis-  psychological theories based on the work of Freud 
Psychoanalysis discovers connects among the unconscious and mental processes
Goal is to liberate the patients from barriers of transference and resistance
Dealing with past patterns

Conception of the Human Psyche 

Conscious : Thoughts we are aware of
Preconscious ( super ego)  : Thoughts we dwell close
Unconscious ( non-conscious): Thoughts the are buried
*Ego is freefloating in all 3 levels

The ID

• We are born with our ID 
• ID is an important part of personality 
• Based on our pleasure principles 
• Wants whatever feels good at the time, no consideration for the reality of the situation 
• Common in babies 
• All about themselves 

EGO

• 3 years a child interacts more with the world 
• Second part of personality develops 
• Ego is the second personality 
• Ego is based on reality principles 
• Other people have needs and desires ( sometimes being selfish can hurt)
• Ego is to meet the needs of the ID 
• Consider the reality of the situation 
• Recognition of your needs 

Superego

• Age of 5 Superego develops 
• Moral part of human beings 
• Develops because of moral and ethical restraints placed on by caregivers
• Dictates beliefs of right and wrong 
• Suppress your needs to help others 

Balance 

Healthy Person- 

Ego is strong to satisfy the needs of the ID and not upset the superego. Understand and analyse the reality of the situation. 

* If ID takes over self gratification will take over a persons life ( selfish person) 

* If a superego becomes strong a person will be living by rigid morals and would be judgmental in their interactions towards the world. ( fundamentalism)

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id: I want it now
EGO: I need to plan to get it 
Superego : You cant have it. Its not right