Weekly Critique

Instructions: Watch the following video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_KztSDMNus. ; The video is an example of how the id, ego, and superego work. Based on your understanding of how these
three aspects of personality operate, answer the questions below.
1. Which component of personality is likely responsible for criminal behavior? Explain.
2. How does the ego mediate the id and the superego?
3. What feelings are produced by the superego that helps human beings avoid criminal behavior?
4. Given what you know about the id, ego, and superego, what criminal justice policies could you put in place to control criminal behavior?
Write a 3-4 page paper answering the questions posed.  Be sure to use American Psychological Association 6th edition format

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Components of personality were defined by Sigmund Freud and form the basis by which human beings derive their personal behavior. The personality components derive their definition on the conscious, preconscious as well as the subconscious mind. While the conscious mind defines the current state and mental condition of the mind of an individual and hence in charge of current awareness, the preconscious is made up of what a person is aware of but one doesn’t give much attention to them. Finally, the subconscious mind is when some of the thoughts outshine the level of consciousness. It…