Theory of Personality by Sigmund Freud
According to the psychoanalytic view, the personality is composed of three interconnected systems: the id , the ego , and the superego . These systems are not separate entities, but rather psychological structures that function together as a whole. The id represents the biological component, the ego represents the psychological component, and the superego represents the social component. The Id: Source of Psychic Energy The id is the original system of personality. At birth, an individual's personality is primarily driven by the id. It is the seat of instincts and the main source of psychic energy. The id is characterized by a lack of organization and operates on blind, demanding, and insistent impulses. It seeks immediate tension discharge and is governed by the pleasure principle, aiming to reduce tension, avoid pain, and gain pleasure. The id is illogical, amoral, and driven to satisfy instinctual needs. It remains largely unconscious and is associated with the immature aspects of p…