Question

How does the section titled “Balancing Act” contribute to the central ideas of the article?

Answer 1

Explanation:

This is an article that introduces us to the famous Freud's theory that it is our unconscious mind that controls our actions, needs and behaviour and characteristics. Also, he suggests that our unconsciousness consists of three parts: id, ego and super-ego, each with its distinctive features.

The section "Balancing Act" contributes to this central idea by stating that all three parts need to be in a balance in order for one to have happy and mentally healthy life, thus deepening the concept of id, ego and super-ego being unbreakably connected, rather then three independent parts.

Consequentially, if any of the three parts prevails the others, it will lead to mental and emotional problems.