The Goal of the Ego Is To

question 63

Multiple Choice

The goal of the ego is to:

• A)link the individual to the external world.
• B)maximize the individual's pleasure.
• C)control the individual's behavior on the basis of moral beliefs.
• D)seek security for the individual.

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