Question

While attending college, Saeb impulsively and carelessly spends all his time and money on "wine, women, and song." Freud would have suggested that Saeb shows signs of a(n) ________.

1) strong ego.
2) inferiority complex.
3) weak id.
4) Electra complex.
5) weak superego.

Answer 1

According to Freud, Saeb's impulsive spending on indulgent activities would indicate a weak superego, as he is not effectively moderating his instinctual desires with social norms.

Step-by-step explanation:

Freud would have suggested that Saeb shows signs of a weak superego. The id is associated with impulsive and instinctive behaviors, seeking immediate gratification. In Saeb's case, his indulgence in "wine, women, and song" without considering the consequences suggests that his superego, which is supposed to moderate the id and uphold social norms, is not exerting enough control over his actions. A strong ego would balance the id with the sensibilities of the superego, but Freud's theory would imply that Saeb's ego is being overshadowed by his id, indicating a weak superego rather than a strong ego, an inferiority complex, a weak id, or an Electra complex.