In the context of Sigmund Freud's dynamics of personality, which of the following is a characteristic of moral anxiety?

A. It is caused by a conflict between the ego and the superego.
B. It occurs in response to a real, external threat to a person.
C. It occurs when there is a direct conflict between the id and the ego.
D. It is caused when the ego loses control over an unacceptable desire of the id.


Answer: A

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