According to Freud, the Ego

question 46

Multiple Choice

According to Freud, the ego

• A) follows the pleasure principle.
• B) tries to satisfy urges while acknowledging the constraints of the real world.
• C) emerges during the resolution of the Oedipal/Electra complexes.
• D) acts like your conscience by avoiding bad behavior and striving for morally correct behavior.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue from sales that exceeds the variable costs associated with producing a product or service.

Production Constraint

Limitations or restrictions in the production process that prevent a company from reaching its full production potential.

Cost-Benefit Trade-Off

The balance between the advantages and disadvantages (in terms of cost) of a decision or project, to evaluate its feasibility or value.

Economic Value

The worth of a good or service as determined by the market or the perceived benefit it provides compared to the cost of its production.