According to Freud, the Reality Principle Is the Way in Which

question 39

Multiple Choice

According to Freud, the reality principle is the way in which ________.

• A) the id tries to obtain gratification and avoid pain
• B) young children instinctively seek self-actualization
• C) the ego tries to delay satisfying the id's desires until it can do so safely and successfully
• D) the ego ideal established standards of what one would like to be

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Definitions:

Short Answers

A type of response or reply, often used in exams or interviews, that is brief and to the point, typically requiring one or two sentences.

Self-reflection

The act of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to gain insight and understanding of oneself.

Self-recognition

The ability to identify oneself as an individual, separate from the environment and other individuals, often tested through mirror experiments.

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The awareness or knowledge one has about their own character, feelings, motives, and desires.