Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory

Exploring the Unconscious Mind and Personality

Introduction to Sig Freud

  • Sig Freud is a renowned figure in psychology.
  • His ideas form the basis for many current psycho theories.
  • He first discussed the unconscious mind and its role in human behavior.

Levels of Consciousness

  • Freud proposed three levels of consciousness.
  • The unconscious mind exists outside of awareness.
  • The conscious mind includes all information that can be recalled.
  • The current state of awareness is the conscious mind.

Personality Elements: Id, Super Ego, Ego

  • Freud's theory of personality consists of three parts.
  • The id is the first to develop, operates in the unconscious mind.
  • The super ego exists in all levels of consciousness, represents social acceptability.
  • The ego makes decisions and faces consequences, operates in conscious and unconscious mind.

The Id: Biological Component

  • The id is the biological component of personality.
  • It operates in the unconscious mind, like the little devil on the cartoon character's shoulder.
  • It follows the pleasure principle, seeking immediate satisfaction of needs.

The Super Ego: Moral Influence

  • The super ego is concerned with social acceptability.
  • It exists in all levels of consciousness.
  • It represents the ego ideal and conscience, pushing for what is right and avoiding what is considered wrong.

The Ego: Decision Maker

  • The ego operates in the conscious and unconscious mind.
  • It makes decisions and faces consequences, just like the cartoon character.
  • It follows the reality principle, considering the practicality of desires.

Conclusion

  • Freud's psychoanalytic theory explores the unconscious mind and personality.
  • It has significantly influenced the field of psychology.
  • His concept of three levels of consciousness and three elements of personality provide a framework for understanding human behavior.