Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a criticism of Freudian psychoanalysis by personality theorists?
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11. Personality
The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality
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Which term in the psychodynamic perspective refers to unconscious internal forces that influence personality?
A
Superego
B
Self-concept
C
Id
D
Ego
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Understand that the psychodynamic perspective, founded by Freud, emphasizes the role of unconscious forces in shaping personality.
Recall the three main components of personality in Freud's theory: Id, Ego, and Superego.
Identify that the Id represents unconscious internal forces driven by basic instincts and desires, operating according to the pleasure principle.
Recognize that the Ego acts as the rational part that mediates between the Id and reality, while the Superego represents internalized moral standards.
Conclude that the term referring to unconscious internal forces influencing personality is the Id.
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