Freud

Question 1

Theory summary

Answer 1

Freud suggested that behaviour is
rooted in processes occuring in our
unconscious mind, children need to
progress from the pleasure principle
(id dominant) to the reality principle
(ego dominant) as they develop

Question 2

Core

Answer 2

Weak Superego
and Crime - minimal moral
consciousness, struggle with empathy,
crime is based on satisfying the
pleasure principle.

Question 3

Expanded

Answer 3

• Harsh
  Superego, too intense of a moral
  conscience, feeling excessive guilt and
  shame for behaviours most people do
  not worry about. For example - Stealing
  something - I am a bad person

Question 4

Strength

Answer 4

➤Links behaviour to
unconscious processes
➤ Early childhood experiences
have long-lasting impact.

Question 5

Weakness

Answer 5

➤Unfalsifiable and too
theoretical
➤ No proof of id, ego, superego.
➤ Ignores life experiences
beyond childhood.
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