Assumption 3: Tripartite Personality

Question 1

What Are The 3 Parts Of The Personality?

Answer 1

• The Id
• The Ego
• The Superego

Question 2

What Age Do The 3 Parts Of The Personality Develop At?

Answer 2

• The id - from birth
• The ego - around 2 years old
• The superego - around 4 years old

Question 3

Characteristics Of The Id

Answer 3

The impulsive and unconscious part of our personality. It demands immediate satisfaction (the pleasure principle). The main aim of the id is to gain pleasure and satisfaction at any cost.

Question 4

Characteristics Of The Ego

Answer 4

The conscious, rational part of the mind. Its function is to work out realistic ways of balancing the demands of the id in a socially acceptable way (the reality principle).

Question 5

Characteristics Of The Superego

Answer 5

Embodies the child’s sense of right and wrong as well as his or her ideal self. Seeks to perfect and civilise our behaviour. It is learned through identification with one’s parents and others.

Question 6

Id Vs Superego

Answer 6

The id and superego are often in conflict and the ego has to act as a referee and resolve the conflicts.

Question 7

If The Ego Is Weakened And The Id Is Dominant…

Answer 7

Then adulthood behaviour will be characterised by destructiveness and immorality.

Question 8

If The Ego Is Weakened And The Superego Is Dominant…

Answer 8

Then the id will be restricted to such an extent that the person will be deprived of even socially accepted pleasures.