Psychology

Throughout life, everyone develops their own behaviors, talents and traits. Some are hereditary, while others are caused by the environment. An example of behavior acquired from the environment is alcohol dependency. It is caused by peer pressure or sometimes personal depressions.

We can further explain alcoholism by using Sigmund Freuds theory of psychoanalysis. Accordingly, this theory is divided into three parts id, ego, and superego. Alcoholism has something to do with the id, or the pleasure principle, because it is an urge that must be gratified immediately. Alcoholic individuals usually has a weak superego, or conscience, that is easily overpowered by the id. The ego, which  acts on reality and serves as the moderator between the id and superego, cannot maintain the balance between the two, since the demands of id is higher than the superego. With the help of ego, the urge of alcoholism is allowed to be expressed (Theory of Psychoanalysis, n.d.).

The development of this trait can also be caused by other factors. Other insignificant events and personality during a persons childhood can also be a cause, since it can be carried out throughout life that can greatly affect hisher adulthood. However,  the importance of psychoanalytic theory gives a good example of how the id, ego and superego, can affect and contribute to an individuals growth and development.

Considered to be a negative trait, alcoholism seriously affects personal relationship. Once an individual becomes dependent to alcohol, it can be a possible cause of marital conflict or relationship gaps between the children and other family member.