PSY230H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Anal Stage, Weaning, Oral Stage

• School: UTSG
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY230H1
• Professor: Professor Walker

Document Summary

Reality principle: recognizes that the rules/norms of physical (& social) reality may conflict with the desires of the id. Some actions may have negative consequences so the id s impulses must be avoided, redirected or. Conscious, rational, practical & prudent thinking used to problem-solve. Key ideas: the superego art of the mind that internalizes the values, morals & ideals of society. Leads feelings of guilt, shame, pride by determining what is right and wrong . Key ideas: psychological development t birth, newborn is full of life energy, libido, but it has no focus or direction. As infant develops, libido begins to focus, first on one outlet, then another. As the focus of libido shifts, so to will the style & type of gratification the child seeks change. Psychological development proceeds through a series of psychosexual stages. Physical focus where energy is focused & where gratification is obtained. Psychological theme related to both physical focus & demands of outside world.