The Key Function of the Ego Is to Resolve Conflicts

question 176

Multiple Choice

The key function of the ego is to resolve conflicts between the ________ and the ________.

• A) id; superego
• B) id; anima
• C) superego; animus
• D) defense mechanisms; superego
• E) collective unconscious; superego defense mechanisms

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Definitions:

Gene Expression

The process by which the instructions in our DNA are converted into a functional product, such as a protein.

Schizophrenia

An ailment of the mind that involves abnormalities in the way one thinks, perceives the world, responds emotionally, and interacts socially.

Epigenetics

Analysis focusing on the ramifications of gene expression adjustments on organisms without making changes to the genetic sequence.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing 100% of their genetic material, leading to similar physical appearances and often, but not always, similar traits.