Asked by Shane McGregor on Jun 29, 2024
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The superego is the part of personality that
A) mediates between the demands of biology and the external world.
B) operates on the reality principle.
C) generates feelings of guilt.
D) performs all of these functions.
Superego
A component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the moral conscience and the internalization of societal norms and values.
Guilt
A feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong, whether real or imagined.
Mediates
To intervene between parties with the aim of resolving differences or to bring about a change through such an intervention.
- Understand the mechanisms by which the superego is strengthened and its effects on guilt and moral behavior.
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JF
Joseph FagadeJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The superego is responsible for producing feelings of guilt and self-criticism when an individual's behavior does not conform to society's norms and values. It acts as an internalized moral compass and strives towards perfection and ideals, often creating an inner conflict with the Id's desire for immediate gratification. The superego does not mediate between biology and the external world or operate on the reality principle.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the mechanisms by which the superego is strengthened and its effects on guilt and moral behavior.