According to Sigmund Freud, the __________ is the rational component of personality that attempts to balance the need for immediate gratification with the demands of society

A. id
B. ego
C. preoperational thought
D. superego


Answer: B

Sociology

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a. IV drug use b. same-sex male contact c. same-sex female contact d. heterosexual contact e. blood transfusions

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Unlike the European immigrants, Mexican immigrants experienced a reversion to violence

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Of the following four sociological explanations for rape, which one did not receive empirical support?

a. rape represents an extension of legitimate violence in society b. rape varies with the degree of gender inequality c. rape results in part from depictions of women as sexual objects in pornography d. rape results from value conflicts in the larger society

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Which of the following is a problem with the current childcare pre-tax benefit offered by some U.S. employers?

A. Childcare costs typically far exceed the $12,000 savings cap. B. Wealthier families in higher tax brackets tend to save more money than those in lower tax brackets. C. The program is a highly progressive form of taxation. D. It is only available to those people who work at firms with 50 or more people.

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