HISTORY OF MODERN PSYCHOLOGY 11TH EDITION FINAL PAPER EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED TO PASS

HISTORY OF MODERN PSYCHOLOGY 11TH
EDITION FINAL PAPER EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED
TO PASS

◉ Describe the EGO part of the mind in Freud's psychoanalytic
theory.
Answer: Helps satisfy ID's demands
Operates according to reality principle
Rational part of mind
Mediator between ID and SUPEREGO
Seeks to control instinct
Can suppress or delay certain actions
Develops shortly thereafter ID
Operates partly unconsciously and consciously


◉ What part of the mind is considered the executive component in
Freud's psychoanalytic theory?
Answer: EGO

, ◉ What are the three factors the EGO must take into consideration
to function?
Answer: 1. desires of the ID
2. current situation
3. moral code of SUPEREGO


◉ Describe the SUPEREGO part of the mind in Freud's
psychoanalytic theory.
Answer: Develops in childhood through experiences, parent
teaching, culture, etc.
Represents individuals moral compass
May act in direct opposition to ID


◉ Which parts of the mind differ considerably across individuals
and why?
Answer: EGO and SUPEREGO
Because they develop out of experiences in the world


◉ In psychoanalytic theory, what is the purpose of defense
mechanisms?
Answer: To deal with/cope with anxieties that arise from demands
of the three factors
Can contribute to psychological problems (neuroses)