PSYC 2076 Chapter : CD Ch 2 Outline
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Here, we"re going to take a look at some various approaches to child development. Psychodynamic perspective the approach to the study of development that states behavior is motivated by inner forces, memories, and conflicts of which a person has little awareness or control. Psychoanalytic theory the theory proposed by freud that suggests that unconscious forces act to determine personality and behavior. Unconscious is a part of personality about which a person is unaware. Id raw, unorganized, inborn part of personality that is present at birth. The id is driven by the pleasure principle the goal is to maximize satisfaction and reduce tension. Ego the part of the personality that is rational and reasonable. The ego operates based on the reality principle instinctual energy is restrained to maintain the safety of the individual and help integrate the person to society. Superego represents a person"s conscience, incorporating distinctions between right and wrong.
