In Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality Development,the Function of the Ego

question 7

Multiple Choice

In Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality development,the function of the ego is to

• A)inflate a person's sense of self-importance.
• B)balance the needs of the id and the superego.
• C)understand and apply strict rules of appropriate behavior.
• D)seek out pleasure while avoiding pain.

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