Jacques Lacan Would Argue That the Ego Is A(n)

question 7

Multiple Choice

Jacques Lacan would argue that the ego is a(n)

• A) biological entity.
• B) psychic discharge.
• C) illusion.
• D) catharsis.

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Definitions:

Social Identities

An individual's sense of who they are based on their group membership(s), such as cultural, social, or occupational groups, influencing their behavior and perceptions.

Relational

Pertaining to or concerned with the connections and relationships between people or entities.

Comparative

Involves the assessment or evaluation of something by comparing it with one or more other things.

Perceptual Defence

A psychological mechanism that prevents individuals from consciously acknowledging threatening or unacceptable thoughts, emotions, or information.