According to Freudian psychoanalytic theory, which of the following is true about the ego?
A. The ego "stands over us" and evaluates actions in terms of right and wrong; hence, it is our conscience.
B. The ego is the part of our personality that we do not yet own; it owns or controls us.
C. The sole function of the ego is to seek pleasure.
D. If the id wants pleasure, the ego makes a realistic attempt to obtain it.
Answer: D
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