1. Freud and The Mind

2. 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

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

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

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

6. 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