The Ethnographic Theory

the theory mentions that the mental apparatus can be divided into conscious, unconscious, and Pre-Conscious. Then the Topographic theory was then replaced with the structure theory, this theory states the mental state consists of the id, ego, and super ego. The id exists at the beginning of birth which is the basic natural instincts. The ego develops as someone ages consisting between urges and the external world, and is based on the “reality principle”. The super-ego is related with ego and has to do with self-observation and self-criticism. In today’s society psychoanalysis is not really popular, but still has a significant influence on public thinking because of its popularity in the 20th century. Erik Erikson a theorist that expanded on Freud’s
Stagnation- In our lives we focus on building our families and careers. Stage 8 Integrity Vs. despair- Those who are unsuccessful during this phase will feel that their life has been wasted and will experience many regrets. The individual will be left with feelings of bitterness and despair. In my opinion Psychoanalysis is a great study and useful tool of psychology that set the base for the ideas and opinions. I think the theories about how children predict themselves growing up to be successful and have positive beliefs themselves in the future are mostly true in society. I always try to keep a positive attitude and predict myself in the future to be successful and now in my life now I have successful things happening for me. I also believe theories by Freud about unconscious are true. Dream affects our unconscious and behaviors without us really knowing. I noticed this idea affected me as well for example I have stomach issues and my brother moved out recently and I think unconsciously I was upset and my stomach issues flared up again without me noticing really until later. In conclusion psychoanalysis is a major study of child development and has set up the base for other psychological