The Unconscious Mind:
The conscious - the small amount of mental activity we know about (thoughts and perceptions)
The preconscious - things we could be aware of if we wanted or tried (memories and stored knowledge)
The unconscious - things we are unaware of and can not become aware of (fears, unacceptable sexual desires, selfish needs)
Abnormal Psyche
ID - something we are born with, it operates the pleasure principle, it's general motive is the satisfaction of these desires. If frustrated - becomes aggressive. if too strong: I WANT IT NOW !!!!!!!!
SUPER-EGO - operates the morality principle, includes what is right and wrong, need to behave in ways our parents would approve of, if we don't - makes us feel guilty and anxiety. if too strong: not here to enjoy yourself, they are in charge.
EGO - concerned with reality, balances of the ID with the constraints of the super-ego realistically. If a person has an ID and EGO but no SUPER-EGO: they don't care, they want to hurt people, very selfish

Healthy Psyche - a strong ego, can hold the id's instincts in check but still allow it some gratification in a way that the superego finds acceptable.
Toddlerhood - realise they are individuals, recognise they have desires, wants and needs and this is when the ego forms not supposed to but want to.

	Created by Simran Kaur1063 over 8 years ago

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