In Freud’s view, it is the job of the ego, or self, to ____
a. ?balance the pleasure-seeking impulses of the superego with the morality imposed by the id
b. ?embrace the moralistic needs of the superego, even at times when rules are not crucial
c. ?enhance the pleasure-seeking impulses of the id so that gratification is achieved as often as possible
d. ?coordinate the needs of the id with the demands of reality
ANSWER:
d
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