The Superego

question 9

Multiple Choice

The superego

• A) develops to curb the desires of the id so that the individual does not suffer any unpleasant consequences.
• B) acts according to the reality principles.
• C) is the internalization of the moral standards of our society.
• D) operates by "secondary process thinking".
• E) represents biological or instinctual drives.

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Definitions:

Experience

The knowledge or skill acquired by a person through direct involvement in or exposure to events, activities, or phenomena.

Saving Face

The act of maintaining respect, dignity, or honor in a social context, often by avoiding embarrassment or distress.

Cultural Elements

Components that define the traditions, values, norms, and practices of a culture, shaping its identity and influencing behavioral patterns.

Perception

The process by which individuals interpret and organize sensory information to give meaning to their environment.