What is neo-freudian theory of personality?

Answer 1

The psychodynamic explanation in Freudian psychodynamics refers to a theory of human behavior. Simply put, we are the product of an interplay between the three elements of the "psychic apparatus". These elements are the id, ego, and superego. The id consists of instincts and basic drives including our sexual drive. The ego in a way is similar to the CEO of a company in that it is in charge of executive and intellectual functions. Furthermore, the superego is the center of morals and ideals. These elements do not always work in harmony. Their conflicts can lead to a simple change in behavior and personality traits, or can be as serious as a mental illness that requires psychiatric attention. It is of note that not all three elements reside in the conscious part of our psyche. The id for instance is entirely unconscious. The superego is mostly unconscious while the ego processes reside mostly in the conscious realm. You got it all wrong pal, you have to take the very moment that you are in and listen and relate to what you here. You start off with why did I just hear that then ask yourselve how does that sentence want me to react. Daaa

Answer 2

There are for key concepts to Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory. 1. Levels of Consciousness:

a. Conscious

b. Preconscious

c. Unconscious: All-important. This is were our primitive, instinctual motives, anxiety-laden thoughts and memories blocked from normal awareness. Has an enormous impact on our behavior and reveals itself despite our intentions.

2. Personality Structure:

a. The Id-operates on the pleasure principal

b. The Ego-operates on the reality principal

c. The Super Ego-operates on the morality principal

3. Defense Mechanisms: The egos protective method of reducing anxiety by distorting reality.

4. Psychosexual stages of development: Five developmental periods (oral,anal, phallic, latency, and genital) during which particular kinds of pleasures must be gratified if a personality development is to proceed normally.

* If these needs are not met, or are overindulged, at one particular stage, the child may fixate and a part of the personality will remain stuck at that stage*