Multiple Choice
According to Freud, fixation refers to a difficulty in the process of:
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11. Personality
The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality
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According to the psychodynamic perspective, the _____ is the organizer of one's thoughts, feelings, and actions.
A
collective unconscious
B
ego
C
superego
D
id
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Understand the key components of the psychodynamic perspective, which include the id, ego, and superego, each playing distinct roles in personality and behavior.
Recall that the id represents basic instincts and desires, operating on the pleasure principle without considering reality.
Recognize that the superego acts as the moral conscience, incorporating societal rules and ideals.
Identify the ego as the part that mediates between the unrealistic id and the external real world, organizing thoughts, feelings, and actions based on reality.
Conclude that the ego functions as the organizer of one's thoughts, feelings, and actions according to the psychodynamic perspective.
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