According to Freudian theory, if an individual's superego is weak or entirely absent, they may lack moral constraint and become a psychopath.

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According to Freud, a failure to maintain a proper balance between the id, ego, and superego can result in psychological distress. Such imbalances are believed to be the root of various issues, including neurosis (a tendency to experience negative emotions), anxiety disorders, and other maladaptive behaviors.

Consequences of Imbalance Between Id, Ego, and Superego

Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

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According to Freudian theory, an individual who is dominated by their id may exhibit narcissistic and impulsive behaviors.

Dominant Id

In Freud's model of personality, an individual with a dominant superego may be excessively controlled by feelings of guilt and deny themselves socially acceptable pleasures. Furthermore, an overly dominant superego can manifest as an over-controlled person who is detached from their emotional needs, or as a neurotic person who overuses ego defense mechanisms.

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