human psyche is much more complicated than it seems at first glance.Meeting on the way hundreds of thousands of people, it is difficult to imagine that each of them - is a universe stored in such a seemingly homely vessel;the whole world with their problems, doubts and worries.This was said by the ancient philosophers and physicians, suggesting that human behavior is difficult to predict, and it affects a huge number of very different factors.
All these factors may push the person to act in different - sometimes opposite - directions.And when a particularly strong opposition, the person is completely lost, it withdraws into himself and does not represent the direction in which to move forward.This state of modern psychology is called intrapersonal conflict .
Whereas previously it was thought that all human experiences are caused by imperfections of the world, modern psychologists tend to see the problem is not only outside but inside the person.First drew attention to this well-known Freud.
Intrapersonal conflict Freud - it is a struggle between what the person considers himself to be happy, and what is considered moral in society or just right.Typically, a person fails to make the right decision without any hesitation or doubt, but sometimes there are particularly complex situations and confrontation "it" (the instincts of a person) with a "super I" (morality) cause intrapersonal conflict . Whatever decision the person did not accept, he will still suffer from doubts and possibly guilt.So is there a universal recipe for making decisions in difficult situations, which can help avoid intrapersonal conflict?
try to analyze the conflict.Guided solely by their own interests impossible.If a man goes on this way, it becomes a complete criminal, which most people will hate.Even if he does not feel any remorse of their actions, remorse still overtake him, and intrapersonal conflict in the knowledge that they were committed terrible things will flare up with particular force.
From "super I" get rid of it is impossible, however, and completely delete their own interests, guided solely by altruism, is also impossible.Moreover, a man devoted himself to the common cause, it can be really dangerous.It noted psychologist working after Freud, who pointed to the appalling behavior of the insane person in the crowd, especially in wartime.Thus, you need to seek a middle ground.
And this golden mean is based on the principle of a taboo.The man knows exactly what he should not do and will never do.However, even a person who lives according to strict internal laws, intrapersonal conflict can still flare up if necessary to choose between the two monstrous decisions.A classic example of this situation is the case with the switchman, who had to send his son to death to avoid a train wreck.In this situation it was not correct solutions, because in both cases the result was catastrophic for this particular person.Although the death of his son meant more to him than the death of strangers, he could not afford to become a murderer.
Fortunately, not every person faced with such situations, however, intrapersonal conflict, in varying degrees, is familiar to all.Of course, it is very frustrating to be in this situation, but if you've already got it, try to get out with honor, because according to psychologists, intrapersonal conflict is essential for the formation of man as a person.
