Sigmund Freud Theme 2: Id, Ego & Superego

Sally was thirsty. Rather than waiting for the server to refill her glass of water, she reached across the table and drank from Mr. Smith’s water glass, much to his surprise.

Sally was thirsty. However, she knew that her server would be back soon to refill her water glass, so she waited until then to get a drink, even though she really just wanted to drink from Mr. Smith’s glass.

Sarah knew that she could steal the supplies from work and no one would know about it. However, she knew that stealing was wrong, so she decided not to take anything even though she would probably never get caught.

Will had worked hard all season to break the school record in cross-country. During his last race he had the opportunity to cut a corner and therefore lower his time, because no officials were watching that part of the course.  As much as he wanted to break the school record, Will knew he wouldn’t feel good about himself if he cheated, so he stuck to the course and ran as fast as he could.

A toddler who wanted another helping of dessert whined incessantly until she was given another serving

Even though Michael needed money, he decided not to steal the money from the cash register because he didn’t want to get in trouble.

Maggie couldn’t remember the answer to test question #12, even though she had studied. Nate was the smartest kid in the class, and from where Maggie sat, she could see his answers if she turned her head slightly. When Mrs. Archer turned her back, Maggie almost cheated, but her conscience stopped her because she knew it was wrong. Instead, Maggie took a guess at the answer and then turned in her paper.

In line at the salad bar, Amy really wanted to shove a handful of croutons into her mouth. However, since her boss was there, she decided to wait another minute or two until she sat down to eat.

Mary really wanted to borrow her mom’s necklace but knew her mom would be angry if she took it without asking, so she asked her mom if she could wear it.

On Black Friday, customers were so obsessed with getting a good deal that they shoved others out of their way and trampled them, not thinking twice about hurting people if it meant they could get want they wanted.

Bart was stuck in traffic. He just wanted his vehicle to move! Enraged at the situation, Bart pulled his car onto the shoulder and sped forward, not caring that he was clipping people’s side mirrors as he tried to get ahead of the cars in front of him.

Tim really wanted to hit Mark for what he had just said. However, Tim knew if he hit Mark, he would be kicked off the baseball team, and since he loved baseball, he unclenched his fists and walked away.

As per Freud’s first topography, he divided the mind/ psyche into 3 parts/ processes. They are:

The thought: “I am hungry” falls into which level of consciousness?

Last week’s feelings and ideas falls into which level of consciousness?

All your embarrassing fears falls into which level of consciousness?

Emotional harmful thoughts fall into which level of consciousness?

My cell phone number falls into which level of consciousness?

Your current thoughts and feelings fall into which level of consciousness?

Your impulses fall into which level of consciousness?