Carolyn Was Reared in a Home Where High Moral Principles

question 15

Multiple Choice

Carolyn was reared in a home where high moral principles dominated. She has attended Sunday school and church since early childhood. In high school, her boyfriend talked her into "sleeping" with him. According to Freud, which personality structure ruled Carolyn's behavior in the second part of this scenario?

• A) superego
• B) Oedipus complex
• C) id
• D) ego

---

Definitions:

Single People

Individuals who are not currently involved in a married or romantic relationship, encompassing a wide range of lifestyles and choices.

Evolutionary Theories

Theories that explain social behavior and societal changes through the lens of Darwinian evolution, focusing on adaptation and survival mechanisms.

Altruism

Actions performed voluntarily with the intention of helping someone else that entail no expectation of receiving a reward or benefit in return (except possibly an internal feeling of having done a good deed for someone).

Support

The act of providing assistance, encouragement, or comfort to others, often in times of need or to help achieve goals.