A beginning introductory psychology student is worried about the selfish and sometimes dangerous drives of his id and wonders if it will make him commit crimes. You, a veteran of introductory psychology, respond confidently by telling him not to worry because, according to Freud,
A. each of us also develops an ego to help us behave more realistically.
B. id fantasies actually reflect the opposite of what you really want and believe.
C. scientists disproved Freud's theories a long time ago.
D. since id impulses are usually part of the unconsciousness, they do not manifest in real behaviors.
Answer: A
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A. Hyde B. Kohlberg C. Piaget D. Erikson
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A. Positive reinforcement B. Flooding C. Token economy D. Systematic desensitization
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