Asked by Edward Reeves on Jun 04, 2024
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Tessa is trying to decide whether to go to the gym or stay home and eat ice cream.She has the nagging thought that people who indulge in temporary pleasures rather than working toward self-improvement are lazy and morally corrupt.Which Freudian personality structure does this "nagging thought" represent
A) superego
B) ego
C) preconscious
D) id
Superego
In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as the moral center, enforcing ethical conduct and striving for perfection.
Temporary Pleasures
Short-lived moments of enjoyment or satisfaction that do not have long-term effects on one's happiness or well-being.
Self-Improvement
The process of seeking out activities or adopting behaviors that lead to personal growth and positive change.
- Distinguish and explicate the components of Freud's structural model of the psyche: the id, ego, and superego.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish and explicate the components of Freud's structural model of the psyche: the id, ego, and superego.
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