Question

According to Sigmund Freud, what is the role of the ego?

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A To maintain a sense of pride in one's surroundings
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B. To be the balancing force between personal wants and societal
needs
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C. To ensure that a person is able to obtain all of his or her wants
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D. To control how people observe and imitate others

Answer 1

Explanation: According to Sigmund Freud, the ego is the psychological component of the personality that is represented by our conscious decision-making process. ... The ego is controlled by the reality principle, which is the idea that the desires of the id must be satisfied in a method that is both socially appropriate and realistic.

Answer 2

Answer: B

Explanation: To be the balancing force between personal wants and societal needs.