The Social Psychological "Need to Belong" Seems to Be Strong

question 148

Multiple Choice

The social psychological "need to belong" seems to be strong in humans ____.

• A) all of the time
• B) only among those who intend to reproduce in the future
• C) only among those who intend to reproduce in the future OR are already parents
• D) only when their lives are at risk

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Definitions:

Superego

In psychodynamic theory, the component of personality that reflects the internalization of societal and parental standards of conduct.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, enforcing societal standards and ideals internalized during childhood.

Id

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind in which innate instinctive impulses and primary processes are manifest.

Preconscious

Part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings that are not currently in conscious awareness but can be easily brought to consciousness.