The Ego Is ______________________________________________________

question 12

Multiple Choice

The ego is ______________________________________________________.

• A) an unconscious pattern which is universal across culture
• B) a supraordinate organizing principle of the psyche
• C) a complex representation of the self that contains both conscious and unconscious elements
• D) the representation of unpleasant, socially unacceptable, and immoral aspects that are suppressed and unconscious

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Approach

A theory of personality and therapeutic technique that emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts as the roots of human behavior.

Hostility

An emotion or attitude characterized by bitterness, aggression, or anger towards others, often leading to confrontational or unfriendly behavior.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Biological

Pertaining to the processes and phenomena of living organisms, or the scientific study of life and living organisms.