Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Ego Is True

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the ego is true?

• A) It develops out of a concern for right and wrong.
• B) It develops in response to the Oedipal complex.
• C) It operates according to the pleasure principle.
• D) It operates according to the reality principle.
• E) It operates by "primary process thinking".

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Definitions:

Coordination

The organized arrangement of different elements or body parts to perform a task smoothly and efficiently.

Primary Circular Reactions

Early infantile behaviors observed in the sensorimotor stage, involving repetitive actions that focus on the infant's own body.

Simple Reflexes

Unlearned responses or actions executed by infants automatically in reaction to specific stimuli.

Primary Circular Reactions

Early repetitive behaviors observed in infants, centered on their own bodies, serving as a foundational mechanism for learning and developing new skills.