The part of personality that provides a buffer between the id and the out side world is __________?

Correct answer: B. Ego

  • A. Super-ego
  • B. Ego
  • C. Ego-ideal
  • D. None of these

Explanation

The ego mediates between the instinctive demands of the id, the moral standards of the superego, and external reality. It therefore acts as a buffer between the id and the outside world.

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