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According to Freud's personality theory, the psyche is structured into how many parts?
According to Freud's personality theory, the psyche is structured into how many parts?
Which part of the psyche operates according to the reality principle?
Which part of the psyche operates according to the reality principle?
Which part of the psyche is impulsive and unconscious?
Which part of the psyche is impulsive and unconscious?
What is the main concept of psychoanalytic theory by Sigmund Freud?
What is the main concept of psychoanalytic theory by Sigmund Freud?
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What does the ego consider in deciding how to behave?
What does the ego consider in deciding how to behave?
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What is the primary function of the conscious level of the human mind?
What is the primary function of the conscious level of the human mind?
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What is the role of the subconscious level of the human mind?
What is the role of the subconscious level of the human mind?
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What is the definition of a social norm according to Lisa Roundy's study?
What is the definition of a social norm according to Lisa Roundy's study?
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What is considered as abnormal behavior according to the study of social norms?
What is considered as abnormal behavior according to the study of social norms?
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What forms our beliefs, habits, and behaviors according to the text?
What forms our beliefs, habits, and behaviors according to the text?
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Study Notes
Personality Theory by Sigmund Freud
- The psyche is structured into three parts: id, ego, and superego.
Structure of the Psyche
- The id operates according to the pleasure principle and is impulsive and unconscious.
- The ego operates according to the reality principle and considers reality, social norms, and moral principles in deciding how to behave.
Psychoanalytic Theory
- The main concept of psychoanalytic theory by Sigmund Freud is that unconscious thoughts, feelings, and memories drive human behavior.
Levels of the Human Mind
- The primary function of the conscious level is to process information of which we are currently aware.
- The subconscious level, also known as the preconscious, contains information that is not currently in our awareness but can be easily accessed.
Social Norms
- A social norm is a standard or expectation of behavior that is widely accepted and expected within a society, according to Lisa Roundy's study.
- Behavior that deviates from these accepted standards is considered abnormal.
Formation of Beliefs and Behaviors
- Our beliefs, habits, and behaviors are formed by our social and cultural environment.
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Test your knowledge on the concepts of the human mind and Freud's psychoanalytic theory. Explore the structure of the psyche and the development of the id, ego, and superego. Assess your understanding of the different stages of psychological development.
