THE PSYCHODYNAMIC PERSPECTIVE

Front

A child grabs a toy from another child without asking because they want to play with it immediately.

Back

Id

Front

A teenager finds a wallet full of cash and returns it to the owner because “it’s the right thing to do.”

Back

Superego

Front

A person feels guilty after lying to a friend, even if the lie was small and didn’t hurt anyone.

Back

Superego

Front

A student wants to skip class, but chooses to attend because they know they need to pass the final exam.

Back

Ego

Front

Someone eats an entire chocolate cake alone, ignoring the fact that it’s meant for a party later.

Back

Id

Front

Someone feels hungry during a meeting, but waits until the break to eat instead of disrupting the session.

Back

Ego

Front

Someone refuses to cheat on an exam, even when no one is watching because they believe it’s morally wrong.

Back

Superego

Front

A person is attracted to someone’s partner, but refrains from acting on it and redirects their attention elsewhere.

Back

Ego

Front

1. A person yells angrily at a colleague during a disagreement, acting on pure emotion and impulse.

Back

Id