Theories of Mind

•Overview of major theories:

•Freudian psychoanalytic theory
•Cognitive theories
•Behavioral theories
•Humanistic theories
Freudian psychoanalytic theory
• Freudian psychoanalytic theory,

• developed by Sigmund Freud, is one of the most influential theories in

the field of psychology.
• It focuses on the role of the unconscious mind and its influence on
human behavior.

• Here are the key concepts and components of Freudian psychoanalytic

theory:
Freud proposed that the mind is divided into
three parts
• Id: The primitive, instinctual part of the mind that operates on the
pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of desires without
consideration of consequences.
Freud proposed that the mind is divided into
three parts
• Ego: The rational part of the mind that mediates between the demands
of the id, superego, and reality. It operates on the reality principle,
seeking to satisfy the id's desires in a realistic and socially acceptable
way.
Freud proposed that the mind is divided into
three parts
• Superego: The moral part of the mind that internalizes societal and
parental standards. It aims for perfection and strives to inhibit the
impulses of the id, often leading to feelings of guilt and shame when
these impulses are not met.