Cecil is sexually attracted to his middle-school English teacher. He doesn't act on his feelings however, because he realizes that it is unrealistic that his teacher would respond positively to his advances. According to Sigmund Freud,

which part of the personality would be responsible for Cecil's restraint?
a. the collective unconscious
b. the id
c. the ego
d. the superego

Answer: c

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