According to psychoanalytic theory, the id operates on the "pleasure principle," which means that it
A. pays particular attention to social rules and regulations.
B. thinks in an unemotional, logical, and rational manner.
C. seeks the goal of maximizing pleasure and eliminating tension or conflicts.
D. utilizes secondary process thinking.
Answer: C
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