Theory Paper: Freud’s Psychosexual Theory
Freud’s Psychosexual theory states the our minds contain three “ levels,” the id, ego, and superego . He states that they are all represented in different states of being. The id is not realized since it lies below the conscience surface, it is what we gain from ancestors and is what he thinks to be very primitive and is solely propelled by sexual, and aggressive behaviors. The ego, is a person 's personality, its only job is to make sure the id is completely satisfied, by finding ways we can achieve complete contentment . Finally, the superego is where we house our morals, it is where our conscience tells us what is unethical, what is right and wrong, and what we are able to do to fed our id, without …show more content…
Freud’s theories were not very popular and stirred up a lot of controversies, most were disgusted that Freud would state a child could be attracted to a parent, and they stated that children were not capable of knowing about sexual gratification, and how they could gratify themselves. Around the time of World War I in Berlin, Germany his books were burned because of of the “unGerman,” and unwanted jewish ideas. He later fled from Germany to London, because of the extreme anti -semitism, and soon after that he committed assisted suicide because of severe jaw cancer he had been struggling with for years. Sigmund’s theories though controversial still had a huge impact on child development theories after him.He continues to have other theorists and psychologists, looking and studying his theories. One theorist that worked directly off of Freud 's theory was Erik Erikson who offered the Psychosocial theory, which are more represented by what the child gets from others rather than themselves for gratification, basically that they develop by learning, and trusting others. Erikson’s was more well known because his stages where less sexual,and could be easier understood and accepted by everyone else. Still Sigmund Freud’s theory of id, ego, and superego, still represent …show more content…
As for anal always be very supportive and informative, make sure they have plenty of examples, that you are always there when you are potty training them, they are always able to learn you just must be willing to teach them not only how they do it but also why.Finally, the third stage Genital, the only advice i can give is to be supportive,and always be available for any help they may need. It is very important that through a time where they are learning about healthy and unhealthy relationships,but they are also going to experience emotional ups- and -downs because of their emotional states and their struggle to find themselves. The most important is always being available for your child, make sure they always have support, that is when can learn from you, and surprisingly you learn from
Freud’s Psychosexual theory states the our minds contain three “ levels,” the id, ego, and superego . He states that they are all represented in different states of being. The id is not realized since it lies below the conscience surface, it is what we gain from ancestors and is what he thinks to be very primitive and is solely propelled by sexual, and aggressive behaviors. The ego, is a person 's personality, its only job is to make sure the id is completely satisfied, by finding ways we can achieve complete contentment . Finally, the superego is where we house our morals, it is where our conscience tells us what is unethical, what is right and wrong, and what we are able to do to fed our id, without …show more content…
Freud’s theories were not very popular and stirred up a lot of controversies, most were disgusted that Freud would state a child could be attracted to a parent, and they stated that children were not capable of knowing about sexual gratification, and how they could gratify themselves. Around the time of World War I in Berlin, Germany his books were burned because of of the “unGerman,” and unwanted jewish ideas. He later fled from Germany to London, because of the extreme anti -semitism, and soon after that he committed assisted suicide because of severe jaw cancer he had been struggling with for years. Sigmund’s theories though controversial still had a huge impact on child development theories after him.He continues to have other theorists and psychologists, looking and studying his theories. One theorist that worked directly off of Freud 's theory was Erik Erikson who offered the Psychosocial theory, which are more represented by what the child gets from others rather than themselves for gratification, basically that they develop by learning, and trusting others. Erikson’s was more well known because his stages where less sexual,and could be easier understood and accepted by everyone else. Still Sigmund Freud’s theory of id, ego, and superego, still represent …show more content…
As for anal always be very supportive and informative, make sure they have plenty of examples, that you are always there when you are potty training them, they are always able to learn you just must be willing to teach them not only how they do it but also why.Finally, the third stage Genital, the only advice i can give is to be supportive,and always be available for any help they may need. It is very important that through a time where they are learning about healthy and unhealthy relationships,but they are also going to experience emotional ups- and -downs because of their emotional states and their struggle to find themselves. The most important is always being available for your child, make sure they always have support, that is when can learn from you, and surprisingly you learn from