A 4-year-old child grabs toys from siblings, saying, "I want that toy now!" The siblings cry, and the child's parent becomes upset with the behavior. Using the Freudian theory, a nurse can interpret the child's behavior as a product of impulses originating in the:

A) id.
B) ego.
C) superego.
D) preconscious.

Freudian Theory

A psychological theory developed by Sigmund Freud, which emphasizes unconscious processes and the importance of childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Id

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind that is responsible for the instinctual impulses and demands for immediate satisfaction of basic needs.

Impulses

Sudden, involuntary inclinations to act without premeditation, often driven by internal or external stimuli.