If the Id Operates According to the Pleasure Principle,then the Ego

question 106

Multiple Choice

If the id operates according to the pleasure principle,then the ego operates according to the __________ principle.

• A) morality
• B) conscious
• C) reality
• D) unconscious

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Definitions:

Overload Theory

A theory that suggests there is a point at which an increase in the amount of information or stimuli becomes excessive, leading to a decrease in decision quality or individual well-being.

Density-Intensity Theory

A theory suggesting that the strength and cohesion of social groups are influenced by their size and the intensity of interactions among group members.

Territories

Defined areas that are claimed or occupied by a person, group, or organism, often defended against perceived threats or intruders.

Personal Identities

The concept of oneself that is developed over time through experiences, relationships, and internal processes, guiding one's beliefs, behaviors, and interactions with others.