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3 Parts of the mind According to Freud Conscious mind Thoughts we are aware of Examples? Unconscious mind Wishes, thoughts, feelings, and memories of which we are unaware Largest part of the mind How do we access this part of the mind? Preconscious mind Temporary storage; memories can easily be brought into consciousness Examples?

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5 Freud s theory People are driven by biological desires Food Water Sex Aggression

6 The id, ego, and superego The Id Unconscious mind Life and death instincts Life instincts = positive constructive behaviors Death instincts = aggression and destructiveness Pleasure principle Wants IMMEDIATE satisfaction regardless of society s rules or the rights and feelings of others Examples?

7 The id, ego, and superego The Ego The self Organizes ways to get what we want Works out compromises with the id (the reality principle) Is often the referee between the id and the superego Delayed gratification Examples?

8 The id, ego, and superego The Superego Develops as we experience the rules and values of society Requires an internalizing of values Represents our sense of morality Examples?

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10 Should I eat a bacon-double cheese burger? What would the Id say? Yes. It is yummy and I am hungry. What would the Superego say? No. It is bad for my health. It is not an ecologically sustainable way to eat. How would the Ego resolve the conflict? Use defense mechanism (rationalization) to satisfy id and superego. Well, just this one time won t hurt. I m in a big hurry and wouldn t it be worse if I had a sensible meal and then had to speed to get to my meeting on time?

11 How are the id, ego, and superego at work (or not)? Pastor Ted Haggard was the leader of America's largest evangelical Christian association, the founder and pastor of one of America's most famous mega-churches, a campaigner for "family values" and a vocal opponent of gay marriage legislation. Then a male prostitute came forward and claimed that Haggard had paid him for services and meth. Haggard admitted to having paid for a massage and said that he threw the drugs away. George and eclair

12 Anxieties Objective anxiety Fear of tangible dangers (fire, wild animals, etc.) Bad when carried to the extreme Neurotic anxiety Fear of punishment for expressing id-dominated behavior Not afraid of the instinct; afraid of the punishment Moral anxiety Conflict between id and superego Often leads to shame and guilt

13 Freud s theory Unresolved conflicts can lead to anxiety Objective anxiety Neurotic anxiety Moral anxiety These are the warning bells!

14 Freud s theory Defense mechanisms Unconscious tactics Goal prevent threats from surfacing Disguise threats that do surface

15 Defense mechanisms With your partner, read the defense mechanisms on p in white textbook. Make a chart like this one: Defense Mechanism Repression Projection Displacement Reaction Formation Regression Denial Rationalization Sublimation Compensation Intellectualization Definition in your own words Example

16 Defense Skits 10 groups (each will have a defense mechanism) Task Create a skit that shows your assigned defense mechanism in action You will be presenting your skit to the class. We will rate you 1 to 5 1 = made no sense and 5 = wonderful

17 Defense mechanisms The Big Bang Theory R0K9jA&feature=endscreen Denial

18 Defense mechanisms Valentine s Day g Displacement

19 Defense mechanisms Yes Man Y Rationalization

20 Defense mechanisms Mean Girls M Sublimation

21 Defense mechanisms Happy Endings Reaction Formation

22 Defense mechanisms Friends &feature=autoplay&list=pl5c a4869 &lf=results_video&playnext=2 Regression

23 Defense mechanisms Seinfeld U Repression

24 Defense mechanisms Friends &feature=related Projection

25 Defense mechanisms How many different defense mechanisms can you identify? Friends _KAmls Reflection exercise Be conscious of your own defense mechanisms. Which ones do you tend to exhibit? Explain!

26 Name that defense mechanism 1. A physically abusive parent claiming that a beating is good for the child. 2. An 8-year-old child whose parents are getting divorced starts wetting the bed. 3. A young woman forcing the memories of sexual abuse into her unconscious mind. 4. After suffering major losses in the stock market, Jim trades in his luxury car for a small, cheaper car claiming that he is doing his part in the battle against air pollution. 1. Rationalization 2. Regression 3. Repression 4. Reaction Formation

27 Name that defense mechanism 5. After getting fired, Mr. James has been grumpy and short with his wife. 6. An aggressive young man takes up rugby to re-channel his aggressive impulses. 7. A student forgot that his dreaded final exam in geometry was Friday, despite having it marked on his calendar for weeks. 8. A young woman failed a class at school. She asks her teacher what she can do to pass the course. 5. Displacement 6. Reaction Formation 7. Repression 8. Denial

28 Name that defense mechanism 9. A student who wishes to cheat on an upcoming exam which interprets the anxiety of other students who desire to cheat on the exam. 10. The person who frequently makes anti-gay slurs, yet harbors romantic feelings for a same-sex friend. 11.Tory was convicted for being a Peeping Tom. Now, he has left behind his sordid past and is a busy photographer for Playboy magazine. 12. After being criticized at work, Thomas argued with his wife and kicked the dog. 9. Rationalization 10. Denial 11. Sublimation 12. Displacement