Freudian Personality Structure

Superego

(Angel) the moral component of personality that incorporates social standards about what represents right and wrong. Ethical/moral compass of personality. Part of conscious, preconscious, and unconscious.

Id

(Devil) the primitive, instinctive component of personality that operates according to the pleasure principle. Tries to seek pleasure and avoid pain. Part of the unconscious mind.

Ego

(Referee) the decision-making component of personality that operates according to the reality principle. Logical, rational, realistic part of the personality. Part of conscious, preconscious, and unconscious.

Components of the mind

Id, Ego, and Superego.

Unconscious

Information from your past is stored in your long term memory but it is NOT easily accessed.

Preconscious

Information from your past that is stored in your long term memory and can be easily accessed if you need it.

Conscious

info. & processes we are aware of & attentive to.

Levels of awareness

the conscious, the preconscious, and the unconscious.