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RUHS, Jaipur, PB B.Sc Nursing Entrance-2020
Applied Psychology
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Which of the following is true about id:

Appeared in: RUHS, Jaipur, PB B.Sc Nursing Entrance-2020

Explanation

  • According to Freud's structural model, the id is the reservoir of unorganized, instinctual drives.
  • The id operates entirely based on the pleasure principle, which demands immediate gratification of needs and urges.
  • It is completely unconscious and is not in contact with external reality.
  • The primary function of the id is to satisfy basic biological needs and aggressive impulses without considering the consequences.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: This describes the superego, not the id. The superego is the component of personality that holds all of our internalized moral standards and ideals that we acquire from both parents and society.
  • Option B: This describes the ego. The ego operates on the reality principle, which works to satisfy the id's desires in a way that is realistic and socially appropriate.
  • Option D: This is incorrect because the id is entirely unconscious. The ego is the part of the personality that deals with consciousness and reality, although it also has preconscious and unconscious elements.

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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 as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • Understanding the concepts of id, ego, and superego helps nurses in psychiatric and mental health settings to interpret patient behaviors that may seem irrational or impulsive.
  • Behaviors driven by the id (e.g., aggression, immediate demands) may indicate a lack of ego strength or underlying psychological conflict, guiding the nurse's therapeutic approach.
  • What if? A patient with a personality disorder consistently acts impulsively, seeking immediate satisfaction without regard for social norms or consequences. A nurse recognizing this as id-dominant behavior can implement strategies focusing on limit-setting and reality testing, which are functions of the ego, to help the patient develop better impulse control.
How to Approach the Question
  • First, identify the key term in the question, which is 'id'.
  • This is a factual recall question based on a major psychological theory (Freud's psychoanalysis).
  • Recall the three components of personality in this theory: id, ego, and superego.
  • Remember the core principle associated with each component: id with the 'pleasure principle', ego with the 'reality principle', and superego with the 'morality principle'.
  • Evaluate each option against this knowledge. Option C directly matches the definition of the id.
  • Eliminate the other options by identifying which component they describe (A describes superego, B describes ego) or by identifying factual inaccuracies (D incorrectly places the id in consciousness).
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality
  • Stem keywords: id, true
  • Lead-in keywords: true

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 Baron Misra 5e Part 2 p. 84-86

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 2979-2981

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