How Unfaithful Applied to Psychology

Psychoanalytic theory is probably known to be the origin of any other psychological theories in the science field of Psychology. It consists of unique views, developed by psychologist Sigmund Freud, that captures the attention of all people worldwide. Sigmund Freud had observed and studied every type of behavior conducted by a specific group; from that, he concluded his own theory of how all mankind act in the real world and why. His approach towards behavior states that every person has an unconscious internal state which motivates him/her to do certain actions. Every performance must be done with an explanation; it could either be consciously or unconsciously. In the movie Unfaithful, Connie Sumner, the main character of the story, commits adultery because of her selfish acts. What motivated her to her action? There is no exact definite answer. But according to Freudian psychology, otherwise known as psychoanalytic theory, Freud would quote that Connie has had a lot of unconscious desires, motivations, and conflicts. Her drive for the hot affair could be an result from Eros, a sexual instinct that is necessary for an individual's survival. Freud states that every human being contains two types of instincts: Eros and Thanatos (death instinct). An instinct is an inherited psychological drive that arise in response to fundamental physical needs. The energy that drives the instincts out is known to be libido. Connie's libido finally leaked from her unconscious mind onto her actions when she could no longer resist the temptation. As a mother and housewife, the amount of house tasks, child-rearing, and work load have taken priority over romance. The lack of romance in her life has created unconscious conflicts and yearning within Connie. Psychoanalytic theories describe the human mind as three major motivation systems: the id, superego, and ego. The id is the center for all psychic energy and desires. It follows the pleasure principle, which acquire "obtain