LESSON PLAN

l. Objectives
 to learn about the psychological foundation of psychoanalysis
 To know the influence of psychoanalysis on the field of psychology.
 To be aware of the elements

II. Subject Matter:

Psychological Foundation of Psychoanalysis

Materials: Power Point

Source/Reference: Google
(https://www.simplypsychology.org/psychoanalysis.html)
(https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-four-main-personality-theories-
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Values:

III. Procedure/Lesson Proper

A. Preparatory Activities
-Prayer
-Review: What was our past lesson?

B. Motivation:

-What comes on your mind when you see this word – PSYCHOLOGY.
(it is a study of mind and behavior)
-Who is the father of Psychology?
-(Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)– he is the father of psychology.
 - Freud believed that people could be cured by making conscious their
unconscious thoughts and motivations, thus gaining insight.)

-Today, we will learn about Psychological Foundation of Psychoanalysis.

C. Discussion:

-Psychoanalysis is defined as a set of psychological theories and therapeutic techniques

that have their origin in the work and theories of Sigmund Freud.
- The core idea at the centre of psychoanalysis is the belief that all people possess
unconscious thoughts, feelings, desires, and memories.

-The foundations of psychoanalysis began with Sigmund Freud and his study into the
subconscious mind.

-As we all know, Sigmund Freud was the founder of psychoanalysis and the
psychodynamic approach to psychology. This school of thought emphasized the
influence of the unconscious mind on behavior. Freud believed that the human mind was
composed of three elements: the id, the ego, and the superego.

The Conscious and Unconscious Mind

The unconscious mind includes all of the things that are outside of our conscious awareness.
These might include early childhood memories, secret desires, and hidden drives. According
to Freud, the unconscious contains things that may be unpleasant or even socially
unacceptable.

While these thoughts, memories, and urges might be outside of our awareness, they continue
to influence the way that we think, act and behave. In some cases, the things outside of our
awareness can influence behavior in negative ways and lead to psychological distress.
The conscious mind includes everything that is inside of our awareness. The contents of the
conscious mind are the things we are aware of or can easily bring into awareness.
The Id, Ego, and Superego

Freud believed that personality was composed of three key elements.

(The first of these to emerge is known as the id.)

Id- contains all of the unconscious, basic and primal urges.

- is the biological component of our personality which is present at birth and is based on
instinct.

Ego: (The second aspect of personality to emerge is known as the ego) -is the part of the
personality that must deal with the demands of reality.
-It helps control the urges of the id and makes us behave in ways that are both realistic and
acceptable. Rather than engaging in behaviors designed to satisfy our desires and needs, the
ego forces us to fulfill our needs in ways that are socially acceptable and realistic. In addition
to controlling the demands of the id, the ego also helps strike a balance between our basic
urges, our ideals, and reality.

Your ego is your conscious mind, the part of your identity that you consider your "self." If
you say someone has "a big ego," then you are saying he is too full of himself.

- The Ego's Defense Mechanisms

A defense mechanism is a strategy that the ego uses to protect itself from anxiety. These
defensive tools act as a safeguard to keep the unpleasant or distressing aspects of the
unconscious from entering awareness. (When something seems too overwhelming or even
inappropriate, defense mechanisms help keep the information from entering consciousness in
order to minimize distress)

Superego: (The superego is the final aspect of personality to emerge and it contains our ideals
and values) - The values and beliefs that our parents and society instill in us are the guiding
force of the superego and it strives to make us behave according to these morals.
The superego consists of two systems: The conscience and the ideal self. The conscience can
punish the ego through causing feelings of guilt. For example, if the ego gives in to the id's
demands, the superego may make the person feel bad through guilt.

Examples of Id, Ego, and Superego

The id is the most basic part of the personality. It also represents our most animalistic urges, like the
desire for food and sex. The id seeks instant gratification for our wants and needs. If these needs or
wants are not met, a person can become tense, anxious, or angry.

 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.

The ego deals with reality, trying to meet the desires of the id in a way that is socially acceptable in
the world. This may mean delaying gratification and helping to get rid of the tension the id feels if a
desire is not met right away. The ego recognizes that other people have needs and wants too, and
being selfish isn't good in the long run.

 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.

The superego develops last, and is based on morals and judgments about right and wrong. Even
though the superego and the ego may reach the same decision about something, the superego's reason
for that decision is based more on moral values, while the ego's decision is based more on what others
will think or what the consequences of an action could be on the individual.

 Sarah knew 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.

(The id, ego and superego work together to create human behavior. The id creates the demands, the
ego adds the needs of reality, and the superego adds morality to the action which is taken.)

IV. Evaluation

Instruction: Identify the following situations if it is Id, ego, or Superego.

1. 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.
2. A hungry baby cried until he was fed.
3. A toddler who wanted another helping of dessert whined incessantly until she was given
another serving.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Sarah knew 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.
8. The cashier only charged the couple for one meal even though they had eaten two. They
could have gotten away with only paying for one, but they pointed out the cashier's
mistake and offered to pay for both meals. They wanted to be honest and they knew that
the restaurant owner and employees needed to make a living.
9. On the playground, two kids were making fun of Joseph because he wore glasses. John
was tempted to join in so that he could make himself look good, but when he thought
about how bad Joseph must already feel, he knew that he couldn't.

GENERALIZATION: The foundation of The id, ego and superego work together to create
human behavior. The id creates the demands, the ego adds the needs of reality, and the superego adds
morality to the action which is taken.

V. Assignment

Give an example situation of Id, Ego and Superego.