IGNOU Post B. SC. Nursing entrance -2021
Applied Psychology
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According to Freud, which of the following is not included in the structure of mind?
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Explanation
- Libido is the correct answer as it is not a component of Freud's structural model of the mind.
- Freud's model consists of three structures: the Id, Ego, and Superego.
- Libido is defined as the psychic or sexual energy that originates from the Id and fuels the operations of the personality.
- While essential to the theory, libido is the 'energy' for the system, not a 'part' of the system's structure.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: The Id is a fundamental part of Freud's structural model. It is the most primitive part, representing a reservoir of instinctual drives.
- Option B: The Ego is a core component of Freud's structural model. It acts as the executive part of the personality, mediating between the Id, Superego, and reality.
- Option C: The Superego is a key part of Freud's structural model. It represents the internalized moral standards and ideals (the conscience).
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality Structure as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- Understanding the concepts of Id, Ego, and Superego helps nurses recognize the underlying psychological forces that may be driving a patient's behavior, especially seemingly irrational or self-destructive actions.
- Nurses can better understand defense mechanisms (an Ego function) that patients use to cope with anxiety, such as denial or projection, allowing for more empathetic and effective communication.
- What if a patient consistently refuses to follow medical advice (e.g., a diabetic patient eating sweets)? A nurse can frame this not just as non-compliance, but potentially as the Id's desire for immediate pleasure overriding the Ego's rational understanding of health risks. This perspective can shift the intervention from simple instruction to exploring the patient's motivations and coping strategies.
How to Approach the Question
- First, identify the keywords in the question: 'Freud', 'structure of mind', and the negative keyword 'not included'.
- This is a 'negative' question, which means you need to find the option that does not belong to the group.
- Recall or look up Freud's structural theory of personality.
- Evaluate each option against the theory. Is 'Id' part of the structure? Yes. Is 'Ego' part of the structure? Yes. Is 'Superego' part of the structure? Yes.
- Evaluate the last option. Is 'Libido' part of the structure? No, it's the energy that powers the structure.
- Therefore, the option that is 'not included' in the structure of the mind is Libido.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality Structure
- Stem keywords: Freud, structure of mind
- Lead-in keywords: not included
- Negative lead-in flag: The question asks what is NOT part of the structure, requiring elimination of the correct components.
Question ID
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Reference Book
E6 Kaplan Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry-2022 (pp 1-3768 of 3768) p. 3338-3340
E6 Psychology Morgan King 9e Part 2 p. 175-177
E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 2978-2980
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