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1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning41m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology33m
- Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory
  33m
11. Personality48m
- The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality
  48m
12. Social Psychology41m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders44m
15. Treatment47m
- Biological Therapies
  47m

11. Personality

The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality

Psychology

11. Personality

The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality

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Which component of Freud's theory of personality is present at birth?

Id.

Ego.

Superego.

Self.

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Begin by understanding Freud's theory of personality, which consists of three main components: the Id, Ego, and Superego.

Recognize that the Id is the most primitive part of the personality, operating on the pleasure principle and seeking immediate gratification.

Note that the Id is present from birth, as it encompasses innate biological instincts and drives.

Understand that the Ego and Superego develop later in life, with the Ego emerging to mediate between the Id and reality, and the Superego representing internalized societal norms and morals.

Conclude that the component of Freud's theory of personality present at birth is the Id, as it is the only part that is fully formed at that time.

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