Post on 28-Dec-2015
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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