PSYCH-220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Ego Ideal, Reality Principle, Cathexis
28 Sep 2020
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Wants what it wants, when it wants it. Relax action-automatic response to stimulation but can only eliminate certain kinds of tension. Primary process- create visual image of object that reduces tension but only works for so long because you don"t actually get the object. Governed by the reality principle (restrictiveness of society) We learn delayed gratification- deny yourself pleasure in order for future. Primary goal: find ways to satisfy id"s needs without violating the values of the. Secondary processes- motor skills, cognition, tools gratification that is better superego. Conscience- part of super ego that makes us feel guilt and shame for not so good behavior. Ego ideal- part of ego that rewards for good behavior, ideas and thoughts or when we don"t do something bad. How does the superego accomplish its goal? norms, values. Punish person for unacceptable thoughts deeds and actions. Important: behaviors, thoughts, feelings, function of which system of personality is in control.
