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M e n t a l H e a l t h E x a m 1
Theorists:
Freud
Id: The primitive, pleasure-seeking part of our personalities that lurks
in the unconscious mind.
Ego: Our sense of self. Acts as an intermediary betw
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M e n t a l H e a l t h E x a m 1
Theorists:
Freud
Id: The primitive, pleasure-seeking part of our personalities that lurks
in the unconscious mind.
Ego: Our sense of self. Acts as an intermediary between the Id and the
world by using ego defense mechanisms, such as repression, denial,
and rationalization. Engages in secondary process thinking, which is
rational, realistic, and orientated towards problem solving.
Superego: Assigned to those processes that Freud referred to as our
conscience and is greatly influenced by our parents' or caregivers'
morals and ethical stances.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
1. Physiological- food, water, oxygen, elimination, rest, sex
2. Safety- protection, security, stability, order, structure, limits
3. Love and Belonging Needs- affiliation, affection, lover
4. Esteem- competency, achievement, esteem from others
5. Self Actualization- becoming everything one is capable of
Erikson’s Stages of Development
Infant: Birth - 1.5 yrs old
o Trust vs. Mistrust
o Task: develop a basic sense of trust and comfort and minimal
fear and uncertainty.
Early childhood (toddler) - 1.5-3 yrs old
o Autonomy vs. Shame/doubt
o Task: gain self-control and independence
Preschooler 3-6 yrs old
o Initiative vs. Guilt
o Task: achieve sense of purpose and task mastery
School age 6-12 yrs old
o Industry vs. Inferiority
o Task: self-confidence thru learning and competition
Adolescent 12-20 yrs old
o Identity vs. Role confusion
o Task: differentiation from parents leads to fidelity, integrate all
the above for sense of self
Young adult 20-30 yrs old
o Intimacy vs. isolation
o Task: form intense long term relationships
Adult 30-65 yrs old
o Generativity vs. Self-absorption
o Task: achieve life goals and obtain concern for future generation
Older adult 65+
o Integrity vs. Despair
o Task: derive meaning from life and sense of self worth
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