Components of personality according to freud?

1. Id: The id is the primitive and instinctual part of the mind that operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of desires and impulses.

2. Ego: The ego is the rational and conscious part of the mind that mediates between the demands of the id, superego, and reality. It operates on the reality principle, seeking to satisfy desires in a socially acceptable way.

3. Superego: The superego is the moral and ethical part of the mind that internalizes societal norms and values. It acts as a conscience, enforcing moral standards and ideals.

Freud believed that these three components interact and conflict with each other to shape an individual's personality and behavior.

Id:
- Primitive, impulsive component
- Driven by instincts and unconscious desires
- Seeks immediate gratification

Ego:
- Mediator between id and superego
- Regulates id's impulses to meet reality demands
- Develops coping mechanisms and defense mechanisms

Superego:
- Moral conscience
- Internalized societal norms and values
- Punishes or rewards the ego for actions that align with or violate societal standards

Defense Mechanisms:
- Unconscious strategies employed by the ego to protect itself from anxiety and maintain self-esteem
- Examples include: repression, projection, displacement, rationalization