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| Structural theory is based on the fact that |
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| there are 3 internal structures that guide personality called the ID, Superego, and Ego |
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| all primitive desires, impulses, primary process thinking, the unconscious, and it discharges tension. |
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| The ego is responsible for |
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| mediating between the ID and external reality, it also moderates conflict, and has an adaptive capacity in relation to external reality. AKA : health behavior |
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| The major functions of the ego are |
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| reality testing, judgement, modulating and controlling impulses, modulating affect, object relations, regulating self-esteem, and mastering developmental challenges |
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| conscience, and Ego ideal |
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| The superego uses internal and external |
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| rewards or punishments to control and regulate the ID or impulses |
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| The three levels of the mind are |
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| unconscious, preconscious and conscious |
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| thoughts, feelings, desires, and memories of which we are UNAWARE |
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| The preconscious includes |
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| thoughts and feelings which can be brought into consciousness EASILY |
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| Mental activities in which we are FULLY aware. |
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