Which of the Following Is a Message That Might Be

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a message that might be driven by your reality principle?

• A) "I'm hungry and I've got to eat a pizza right now!"
• B) "I want to play with his toy, so I will offer to trade him mine."
• C) "It is not safe to play with matches."
• D) "I should help that elderly woman or she might fall down."

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Definitions:

Superego

The conscience of personality; the source of feelings of guilt, shame, and inhibition.

Neonates

Newborn infants, especially those less than four weeks old.

Cephalocaudal Growth

A pattern of growth in humans and animals, where development and growth proceed from the head downward through the body.

Extremities

Refers to the outermost parts of the body, including hands, feet, legs, and arms.