The Ego Is the Component of the Personality That

question 61

Multiple Choice

The ego is the component of the personality that

• A) operates on the pleasure principle.
• B) is rational and reality-bound and attempts to gratify the needs of the person through appropriate social behavior.
• C) is equivalent to the conscience.
• D) results from an internalization of societal values.

---

Definitions:

Common Stock

Represents ownership shares in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a claim on a portion of the company’s profits through dividends.

Voting Rights

The entitlement of shareholders or citizens to vote in company or public elections, respectively.

Residual Claims

Financial rights to assets remaining after all debts have been settled, often referring to shareholders' claims on a company's earnings and assets after paying creditors.

Public Ownership

Public ownership refers to the government or state holding all or a majority of the equity in assets or enterprises, contrasting with private sector ownership.