The id, is to pleasure principle as.

Correct answer: B. ego is to reality principle

  • A. superego is to repetition principle
  • B. ego is to reality principle
  • C. ego is repetition principle
  • D. ego is executive principle

Explanation

Freud’s id seeks immediate gratification according to the pleasure principle, whereas the ego operates according to the reality principle. The ego therefore provides the matching second part of the analogy.

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