In week two reading, I have learned that the mind is in three parts which are the ID, the ego, and the superego or in a more light-handed way. The man is between the angel and devil as the man is the superego who must choose between the angel (ego) and the Devil (ID) which helps me understand the whole situation slightly better. But getting into specifics with the ID, Ego and Superego from page 30 spoken about earlier the Superego are Freud's concept of our conscience. The internal determinant of right and wrong, the ego is Freud's notion of central part of our personality; Helps keep the ID in check as the ID as spoken about earlier is Freud's structure of mind relating to our basic instincts; Strive for pleasure.
I also learned about Erikson's human life theory on page 32 of the Human life progresses through eight stages, but Erikson had to learn from an extensive study of people and their cultures ranging from Germans, East Indians, the Sioux of South Dakota and so forth. Erikson's human life theory goes with the first and the eighth theory with the first theory, from birth to 2 years of age the child develops a sense of trust. Also, the infant learns about cause and effects along with the trust flourishing with warmth, care, and discipline with the child. Going to the 8 stage which is 65 years and older, adults accept that they have lived a full life and accept other generations as well as cultures, accepting the fact of death.
I have spoken in the other paragraphs as the development of a human being with Erikson's theory have caught my attention because after reading his theory I would have to support his theory of development because with among aging, we learn and grow along with acceptance which Erikson's theory is explaining. I am going through stage 6, and 7 and hopefully get to stage 8 much later in my life. Something I found absorbing was the reinforcement methods because I know as human beings we used both the positive and negative reinforcement methods on human beings or even as pets. I watched an episode of big band theory where Sheldon had penny do the things he wanted whenever she acts in a positive manner that Sheldon gave penny a piece of candy and when she didn't know he frowned upon it which was very entertaining to me. Here is a link if you would like to be educated and entertained of the reinforcement method confused you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy_mIEnnlF4 ENJOY!
It is strange coincidence that Freud stated that man is in between the Angel (ego) and the Devil (ID). There is constant battle with principalities that begin in our minds. These thoughts that we succumb to perpetuate our actions. Those actions are sometimes good acts and sin. The theory of development I feel is the most accurate representation of life span development. There are so many factors that shape our ego and our id. I am person that thrives from positive reinforcement because as a child I experienced the latter. If we apply the theories from this chapter I think it will aid us in our future endeavors, particularly with the education majors in this course.
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog. Erikson caught my attention as well. I love The Big Bang Theory good example! I am constantly using reinforement method with my son. I agree with the above comment above. Reinforcement is a great way to be positive with everyone, not just children and pets. It goes a long way.
Thanks for providing the example. I am completely biased to Erickson. He would be my "favorite." I think the psychosocial approach to development is often under looked. I also believe that certain stages of development do contain a metaphorical fork in the road which is why I think so many people relate so well to the dilemmas he poses we go through throughout our lives.
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