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The ego, a word that is arbitrarily used by mean, has a quite distinct and significant meaning. Ego development is an aspect of psychology that has been discussed by a number of authors and psychologist. Many different authors have concluded a variety of theories behind the ego and its many stages and its effects upon one’s personality. According to Zimbardo (1992) Freud’s theory showed that personality differences arise from the different ways in which people deal with their fundamental drives. To explain theses differences, Freud pictured a continuing battle between two antagonistic parts of the personality, the id and the superego. ... This researcher will try to present both the supporters as well as the critics to Freud’s theory of the connection between the ego and personality as best possible. ... Zimbardo (1992) states that Freud’s work assumes that one’s personality is shaped and behavior is motivated by powerful inner forces. In addition, Zimbardo suggests that "…Freud’s theory of personality boldly attempts to explain the origins and course of personality development, the nature of the mind…" The total personality consists of three systems, the id, the ego, and the superego. ... If all the tensions that occur in an organism could be alleviated by reflexes, then any psychological development beyond that of the simple reflex would be unnecessary and not needed. ...
All of these experiences stimulate the development of the id. ... The id cannot be modified or changed with time like the ego and the superego. ... It is driven by one consideration only, to obtain satisfaction for instinctual needs in accordance with the pleasure principle" Id must discharge in action or wish-fulfillment, or it must succumb to the influence of the ego. The transaction between the world and the person require the initiation of a new psychological system called the ego. In a well - adjusted individual, the ego is the executive of the personality, controlling and governing the id and the superego and the external world. Maladjustments and disharmony will engage if the ego abdicates too much of its power to the id, the superego, or the external world.
Approximate Word count = 1684
Approximate Pages = 6.7
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