PSY 250 Wk 1 Discussion

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes the initial required discussion post below and two other posts in discussion areas. See below for details.

Due Thursday: Initial Required Discussion Post

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

As we begin to explore personality theories within psychology, we start with psychoanalytic theories. Freud believed that there were three components to personality: Id, Ego, and Superego. He also developed the concept of defense mechanisms.

• What do you see as the differences among the Id, the Ego, and the Superego? How do these components of personality relate to Freud’s concept of defense mechanisms? Recall a time when you used defense mechanisms. Was it helpful in dealing with a stressful event? Why or why not?

Due Monday: Two Additional Posts

Two additional posts of at least 80 words each that may include: replies to classmate or faculty posts or an additional post your own on a topic related to the class content this week. Be constructive and professional in your responses. I will create discussion topics within the “Learning Activities” section each week as well. If you choose to respond there as part of your two posts, I will count that toward your participation that week.