From a psychoanalytic perspective which statement best defines the relationship between the ego and the super- ego.

A. The ego acts as the child and the superego as the adult.
B. The ego acts as the adult and the superego as the child.
C. The superego acts as the conscience watching over the ego
D. The superego is optional in its development


C. The superego acts as the conscience watching over the ego.

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