The Id, Ego, & Super-ego

Question 1

Id

Answer 1

Part of the mind containing the drives present at birth, the source of our bodily needs, wants, desires, and impulses particularly our sexual and aggressive drives.

Question 2

Ego

Answer 2

Component of the personality developed through contact with the external world that enables us to deal with life’s practical demands.

Question 3

Super-ego

Answer 3

Mental system that reflects the internalization of cultural rules, mainly learned as our parents exercised their authority.