Freudian Theory Review

Id

Operates on the pleasure principle.

Ego

Operates on the reality principle.

Superego

Contains social inhibitions and moral center.

Psychodynamic Conflict

Internal struggle between psyche components.

Defense Mechanisms

Strategies to reduce anxiety.

Freudian Slip

Unintended error revealing unconscious thoughts.

Libido

Sexual energy.

Narcissism

Immature self-love.

Fixation

Stuck at a psychosexual stage.

Erogenous Zone

Body area providing pleasure.

Latent Content

Hidden dream meanings.

Catharsis

Cleansing unconscious mind.

Reality Principle

Impulse gratification in real world.

Penis Envy

Female desire for a penis during phallic stage.

Unconscious

Mind part with unknown feelings and needs.

Personality

Unique pattern of thoughts, emotions, behaviors.

Freud's Criticisms

Emphasis on sexuality, childhood events, and patriarchal nature.