What are Id and Oedipus complex?
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The concepts of the "Id" and "Oedipus Complex" are integral components of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory:
Id:
The Id is one of the three components of Freud's structural model of the psyche. It represents the unconscious and instinctual part of the mind, operating on the pleasure principle. The Id seeks immediate gratification of desires and operates without regard for reality, morality, or social norms. It contains innate biological drives and instincts, influencing human behavior at a primal level.
Oedipus Complex:
The Oedipus Complex is a crucial psychoanalytic concept, named after the Greek mythological figure Oedipus. It refers to a child's psychosexual development during the phallic stage (roughly ages 3 to 6), characterized by unconscious feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent and rivalry with the same-sex parent. According to Freud, boys experience attraction to their mothers and rivalry with their fathers, and vice versa for girls. The resolution of the Oedipus Complex involves the child internalizing societal norms and adopting gender roles.
These Freudian concepts contribute to understanding the intricacies of human development, personality formation, and the unconscious motivations that influence behavior.