Which of the following is true about Freud's description of the ego?
A) It follows the pleasure principle.
B) If tries to satisfy urges while acknowledging the constraints of the real world.
C) It emerges during the resolution of the Oedipal/Electra complexes.
D) It acts like your conscience by avoiding bad behavior and striving for morally correct behavior.
Answer: B) If tries to satisfy urges while acknowledging the constraints of the real world.
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4 and 6 8 and 10 10 and 14 12 and 18