According to psychodynamic theory, how does the super-ego operate in the structure of mind?

A. The super-ego provides the ego with a "list" of better or worse behaviors to choose from.
B. The super-ego grapples directly with the id to control the id's desires.
C. The super-ego forces the ego to consider socially acceptable forms of behavior.
D. The super-ego is largely absent in the structure of the mind, not developing until a person's 40s.


Answer: C

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