Answer to Question #256079 in Sociology for Flavio

Question

According to Freud, instinct repression is a key part of socialization, as it gives us the ability to live in relatively stable groups and societies.

Answer 1

Freud in his theory of personality development stated that the mind is composed of three components that is the id, the superego and the ego. All of these these aspects work together in balance so that an individual may be able to successfully interact with and be a part of society. If any of these parts of the mind exceeds the others or becomes more dominant, the individual will face social and personal problems. Of the three components, Freud claims that the id forms first; the id makes a person act strictly for their pleasure. A newborn's mind only contains the id since all they ask for are physical desires. The superego develops as an individual moves into childhood and is described as the development of a conscience. The individual becomes aware that there are societal norms to follow and conforms to them. Lastly, the ego develops into late adolescence and adulthood and is the part of the mind that resolves conflicts between the id and the superego. The ego helps a person make rational decisions that comply with the rules of society.