Discuss the main themes of Freud’s theory of personality development.

Discuss the main themes of Freud’s theory of personality development. Would this theory help you when working with a client to determine their developmental status? Why or why not?

Freud proposed that the mind is divided into three components: id, ego, and superego, and that the interactions and conflicts among the components create personality. Freud proposed that we use defence mechanisms to cope with anxiety and maintain a positive self-image.