Psychoanalytic Theory: Freud's Self and Identity

Freud

Father of psychoanalysis, developed key theories.

Psychoanalytic Theory

Personality results from internal psychological conflicts.

ID

Impulsive part of personality, driven by pleasure.

EGO

Rational mediator, balances wants/desires and reality/morals/ethics/

SUPEREGO

Moral conscience, enforces societal norms.

Freudian Slip

Unintentional error revealing unconscious thoughts.

Libido

Sexual drive energizing personality, especially ID.

Conscious Mind

Thoughts and feelings currently aware of.

Preconscious Mind

Information not currently aware but retrievable.

Unconscious Mind

Contains unacceptable thoughts and feelings.

Iceberg Model

Visual metaphor for conscious vs. unconscious mind.

Talking Cure

Therapeutic technique pioneered by Freud.

Childhood Experiences

Foundation of adult personality according to Freud.

Psychodynamic Approach

Focus on unconscious processes in personality.

Example of Freudian Slip

Using ex-partner's name during current relationship.