How Do You Define Needs and Wants

question 37

Essay

How do you define needs and wants?

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that mediates between the demands of the id, superego, and reality.

Id

In Freudian psychology, the part of the human psyche that is the source of instinctual impulses and demands for immediate satisfaction of basic needs.

Superego

A component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the ethical or moral conscience.

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies deployed by individuals unconsciously to protect themselves from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.