Question

Derrick is an executive with a large financial firm. Any time his investments de poorly, he throws temper tantrums and breaks things. Then he starts barking orders at his secretary. Which personality structure would Freud say exerting control?

A) eog
B) superstructure
C) id
D) preconscious
E) superego

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation: The correct answer is letter C, id. This is the one related to maladaptative responses resulting from a situation or just a need; the ego is the one in charge to mediate between the id, superego and the outside world.