Psychology: A-Level- Freud's psychodynamic
theory of aggression Questions And Answers
Birth to 2 years Id develops first
Demands immediate gratification with no thought for consequences
2-3 years Ego develops, which helps delay the urges of the id to within realistic
expectations
3-6 years Superego (morality principle) develops. Child feels pride for behaving correctly
and shame for behaving badly, and controls urges of the id to fit what's socially acceptable
How does Freud explain aggression? Occurs when the ego and superego are
underdeveloped and they can't control the urges of the id.
Aggressive behaviour is used inappropriately and no guilt is felt
Supporting evidence from face validity We can understand that dif parts of personality
have a role in agg beh, eg innate urges come from nowhere (subconscious).
theory of aggression Questions And Answers
Birth to 2 years Id develops first
Demands immediate gratification with no thought for consequences
2-3 years Ego develops, which helps delay the urges of the id to within realistic
expectations
3-6 years Superego (morality principle) develops. Child feels pride for behaving correctly
and shame for behaving badly, and controls urges of the id to fit what's socially acceptable
How does Freud explain aggression? Occurs when the ego and superego are
underdeveloped and they can't control the urges of the id.
Aggressive behaviour is used inappropriately and no guilt is felt
Supporting evidence from face validity We can understand that dif parts of personality
have a role in agg beh, eg innate urges come from nowhere (subconscious).
