Anthony is sick of writing papers and studying for tests, but he knows he needs a college degree if he wants to be successful in his chosen career
So every morning Anthony gives himself a dressing down – in essence yelling at himself – to make himself get out of bed and go to classes, and every evening he does the same thing to get himself to do his work. According to Freud, which personality structure is in control here?
a) id
b) ego
c) unconscious
d) superego
ANS: D, The superego is thought to operate on morality principle, which is our internalization of societal standards of right and wrong. It is what makes us behave in appropriate manners, and makes us feel guilty if we do something wrong.
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