Question

What is the basic behind the Freud’s psychodynamic view of personality and Describe the major states of the mind and the structure of personality? (answer should be in 25 line)

Answer 1

The basis of Freud's psychodynamic theory of personality is the unconscious mind. Freud's most influential work on personality deals with behaviors and actions occurring from the unconscious instinct, drives, and needs. These unconscious instincts give the understanding of one's existence in the form of life instinct and the contrary negative beliefs in the form of the death instinct. Humans are oriented to fulfill these desires.

Major states of mind are

• Conscious- These are the information, knowledge, and facts that people are aware of. It is the second-largest in terms of its size. This part of mind is something that a person can directly experience. for instance, Mohan knows the other person is his mother.
• Unconscious- These are the unaware instincts, drive, and needs. This is a very complex part of mind which people are not aware of. It is the largest state of mind. It makes people experience things indirectly or without conscious efforts. For instance, slip of tongue- Raj when giving speech utters abusive language oriented towards the strict teacher. Dreams experienced by everyone.  
• Preconscious- This is the state which appears to be in the middle between the conscious and unconscious. This is the smallest state of mind. This incorporates information that the person is not actively aware of but can be brought into awareness with mental efforts. For instance, Simon closing eyes and trying to recall the name of the actor in a batman movie.

Structure of personality

• Id- this is the unconscious part of the personality that works on the pleasure principle. For instance, Child wants ice cream so he steals it.
• Ego- This works on the reality principle. This creates a balanced state of personality. Reflecting behaviors which are ethical and also fulfilling desires. For instance, Child knows if he wants ice cream then he has to go to the ice cream store.
• Superego- This part control human behavior with ethics and moral reasoning. For instance, Child know if he requests ice cream from parents and buys it rather than stealing from friend- then he is showing good behavior.