Multiple Choice
According to the psychodynamic perspective, why is the status of Grete's and Gregor's relationship important to the plot of Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis?
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11. Personality
The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality
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Within the psychodynamic perspective, which component of the psychological triad is most closely associated with cognitions about the self?
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The ego
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The self
C
The id
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The superego
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Understand the psychodynamic perspective, which divides the mind into three components: the id, ego, and superego, each with distinct roles.
Recognize that the id represents basic instincts and desires, operating unconsciously and driven by pleasure.
Know that the superego acts as the moral conscience, incorporating societal rules and ideals.
Identify the ego as the rational part that mediates between the id, superego, and reality, often involved in conscious thought and decision-making.
Clarify that while the ego manages reality and mediates conflicts, the concept of 'the self' in psychology specifically refers to cognitions and perceptions about one's own identity, which is distinct from the ego, id, and superego in the psychodynamic model.
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