Freud Suggested That the Ego Is the Component of Personality

question 4

Multiple Choice

Freud suggested that the ego is the component of personality that

• A) is governed by instinctual needs
• B) seeks moral perfection
• C) seeks realistic outlets for instinctual needs
• D) seeks self-actualization

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Definitions:

Downward Social Comparison

A defensive tendency to compare oneself with someone whose troubles are more serious than one’s own.

Self-verification

The process through which individuals seek to confirm their self-concept by encouraging feedback that aligns with their existing beliefs and perceptions about themselves.

Biased Affective Forecasting

The tendency for people to inaccurately predict the intensity or duration of future emotional states, often underestimating the capacity to adapt to life changes.

Basking In Reflected Glory

The tendency to enhance one’s image by publicly announcing one’s association with those who are successful.