Multiple Choice
Which term refers to the supposition that the origin of a person's behavior lies within that person according to the psychodynamic perspective on personality?
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The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality
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According to Freud's provinces of the human mind, which component operates on the pleasure principle and seeks immediate gratification?
A
Conscious
B
Ego
C
Id
D
Superego
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Understand Freud's model of the human mind, which divides it into three components: the Id, Ego, and Superego.
Recall that the Id is the most primitive part of the mind, present from birth, and operates entirely in the unconscious.
Recognize that the Id functions based on the pleasure principle, meaning it seeks immediate gratification of basic drives and desires without considering reality or consequences.
Contrast this with the Ego, which operates on the reality principle and tries to mediate between the Id's desires and the external world.
Note that the Superego represents internalized moral standards and ideals, often opposing the Id's impulses.
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