Freud's theory on the formation of the ego in childhood posits that the ego develops after birth as infants engage with their environment. It emerges from the id and is specialized to facilitate interactions with the external world. The ego is responsible for locating real-world objects that the id fantasizes about and utilizes the libido attached to these images to enable pleasurable experiences. Key functions of the ego include understanding cause and effect, recognizing the relationship between past, present, and future behaviors, and postponing gratification to plan for future rewards.
PREREQUISITESPsychology students, mental health professionals, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the foundational concepts of Freud's psychoanalytic theory and its implications for childhood development.
grewas8 said:The ego begins to develop after birth as infants interact with the world.
It develops out of the id;spcialized to help id interact with the world.
Ego locates real-world objects that id fanatsizes about, and uses libido id has attached to internal images to power pleasurable interactins with the real world.
Understands external world:
1) Cause and effect and consequences of its actions
2.) Time: can see relationship between past, present, and future behaviour and their likely outcomes
3) Can postone gratification to plan for greater, future gratification
The reality Principle
ego tries to ensure that gratification will not lead to punishment or other painful consequences. This has nothing to do with morality. Part of egi in the conscious mind, larger part of the unconscious.