Question

Carlos cannot wait to go get home and eat his candy bar, so he eats it in the backseat of the car. he does not care that his mother clearly told him not to eat in her car. according to freud, what part of his mind is operating here?

Answer 1

The id is the part of the brain that is disorganized, as it deals with instinctive drives. It is driven by impulses, desires, what is perceived as needs and even sexual urges as well as aggressive behaviors. When using this part of the brain, it is operating in a 'pleasure principle' state, meaning the only thing that is the focus for the moment is instant gratification.