Michelle Was Reared in a Home Where High Moral Principles

question 40

Multiple Choice

Michelle 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 tried to talk her into "sleeping" with him, but something from inside her told her not to. She felt very proud of herself afterward for holding her ground. According to Freud, which personality structure made Michelle feel proud of her response?

• A) superego
• B) reality principle
• C) id
• D) ego

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Definitions:

Premarital Sexual Activity

Sexual interactions that occur before marriage, encompassing a range of behaviors from intercourse to non-penetrative acts.

Sexual Behavior

Activities that involve seeking or obtaining sexual pleasure, which can vary widely among individuals and cultures.

Norms

Shared standards or expected behaviors within a group or society, guiding members on appropriate conduct.

Gender Schemas

Cognitive structures that influence how individuals perceive and interpret gender roles and behaviors.