According to Freud, the Psychic Structure Called Ego

question 154

Multiple Choice

According to Freud, the psychic structure called ego

• A) helps the id get gratified in a socially appropriate way.
• B) is driven by a quest for pleasure.
• C) is our moral base that forces us to follow rules.
• D) is biologically based and present at birth.

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Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that an individual holds about a future event that manifests because the individual holds it.

Reinforced Behavior

Reinforced behavior refers to actions that are strengthened and more likely to be repeated due to positive or negative reinforcements, such as rewards or avoidance of adverse outcomes.

Social Mechanisms

Processes and structures within society that contribute to particular social outcomes, influencing how societal norms and interactions occur.

Gender Distinctions

Socially and culturally constructed differences between males and females, often based on attributes, roles, and expectations.