Freud and The Mind

Sigmund Freud Early 20th century psychologist Pioneered the science of psychology with his theories on the mind Theories on the mind revolutionize the way the medical community thought about behavior Most of Freud’s theories are untestable, but still influence certain aspects of research on the mind

Id, Ego & Superego Mind comprised of three systems that work against one another Some consciously and some unconsciously

ID Unconscious Demands immediate satisfaction Pleasure principle Operates outside of logic, reality and consequences

Ego Mediates the unrealistic id and the outside world Operates on reason and logic Works out realistic ways to satisfy the id

superego Conscience Part of mind that pays attention to rules of society and what feels right or wrong Responsible for guilt and shame Opposes the id