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1. ICEBERG THEORY
Freud used the analogy of an iceberg to describe the three levels of the mind. On the surface
is consciousness, which consists of those thoughts that are the focus of our attention now, and this
is seen as the tip of the iceberg. The preconscious consists of all which can be retrieved from
memory. The third and most significant region is the unconscious. Here lie the processes that are
the real cause of most behavior. Like an iceberg, the most important part of the mind is the part
you cannot see. In Sigmund Freud’s conceptualization of personality, the most important
motivations are unconscious, just as the major part of an iceberg is under water.
In Filipino culture and traditions, what you see on the surface is the warm hospitality,
respect for elders, religiosity, values-oriented, and strong family bonds. Digging a bit deeper, there
are remembered traditions like traditional dances, honoring saints, celebrated liturgical feast and
local festivals. Going even further down, there are hidden influences such as the impact of colonial
history, historical traumas like martial law, and shared cultural memories that shape attitudes and
responses to challenges. Understanding these layers helps reveal the richness of Filipino culture—
from the visible practices to the remembered traditions and the unseen influences that make up
their way of life.
Libido is a term used in psychoanalytic theory to describe the energy created by survival
and sexual drives or instincts. According to Sigmund Freud, the libido is part of the id and is the
driving force of all behavior. While the term "libido" has taken on an overtly sexual meaning in
today's world, to Freud, it represented all psychic energy and not just sexual energy.
In Filipino culture and traditions, think of libido as the shared energy that drives people to
come together and support each other. It's not just about sexual energy, as commonly thought
today, but a broader force behind survival instincts and community well-being. This collective
spirit is evident in traditions like "bayanihan" and the lively celebrations that express the shared
drive for joy and cultural preservation. So, in Filipino life, libido is more about the energy that
unites people for survival, joy, and cultural unity.
References:
https://www.simplypsychology.org/unconscious-mind.html#Iceberg-Theory
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-libido-2795329
https://opentextbc.ca/introductiontopsychology/chapter/11-2-the-origins-of-personality/