Considering the psychodynamic approach to personality, how is not having rules as a child likely to affect personality development?

A. Behavior will be more heavily influenced by the id than the superego.
B. Conflict will be greater between the id, ego, and superego.
C. The use of defense mechanisms will cause greater ego damage.
D. The first two stages of psychosexual development will be skipped.


Answer: A

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