Question

Oliver has just obtained his motorcycle license. He is nervous that he might break one of numerous "rules of the road" and receive both a ticket and a reprimand from his parents. Which component of Freud’s personality theory reflects this need to behave in moral, or right, ways?

A) Unconscious
B) Ego
C) Superego
D) Id

Answer 1

A) Unconscious

Step-by-step explanation:

Freud Sigmud, the acclaimed father of sociology and psychoanalysis has various theories on human behaviours and personality. In the case of Oliver, who just obtained his motorcycle license, the Unconscious personality theory reflects his need to bahave in moral or right way.

This is as a result of his deep seated but unconsious fear of the reactions of his parents if something negative happens. This fear has been part of him in the course of him growing hence his nervousness that he might break one of the numerous rules of the road.

Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Superego

The superego is all about the values and morals of society which are learned from one's parents and others. It development starts around the age of 3 – 5 years during the phallic stage of psychosexual development.

Oliver has a serious moral background, he doesnt want to break the rules and offend his parents. His need to behave in this right way is known as superego.