freud's concept of the mind

freud’s concept of “id”

consists of unconscious and psychic energy that strives to satisfy basic sexual and aggressive drives

operates on pleasure principle which demands immediate gratification

ex) child

freud’s concept of “superego”

represents internalized ideals and provides standards for judgement and future aspirations

ex) parent

freud’s concept of “ego”

conscious and executive part of personality

negotiates among demands of id, superego, and reality

operates on reality that satisfies id’s desire in ways that will realistically bring pleasure than pain

conscious mind

currently aware of thoughts and feelings

unconscious mind

reservoir of unacceptable thoughts, wishes, feelings, and memories