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What is the structure of the personality
The id , ego and super ego
What is the ID
The id is the unconscious part of the mind that is driven by the pleasure principle
Seeking instant gratification
Present at birth
What is the ego
The ego is the reality principle balancing the id and super ego
What is the super ego
The super ego is the morality principle and represents societal rules and ideals
What happens when balance is not achieved
The id is in conflict with the super ego and when balance is not achieved abnormal behaviour is a result
Anxiety can develop from over developed super ego
Humanistic approach key
Rogers
The concept of self
Roger’s emphasises the importance of self concept
Self concept is the perception individuals have of themselves
Congruence
When the ideal self matched the actual self congruence is important for psychological wellbeing in congruence can lead to anxiety and low self esteem
Contribution to society humanistic
The humanistic approach’s primary application has been to therapeutic treatment
Client centred therapy where the clients are encouraged to develop positive self regard and overcome the mismatch between their perceived self true self and ideal self
Gestalt therapy
Aim is to help client become whole
By getting them to accept every aspect of themselves
Techniques of gestalt therapy include confrontation, dream analysis and role playing
What is client centred therapy
When they encourage indicate t