Multiple Choice
Which psychological perspective holds that our behavior is determined by internal factors such as unconscious drives and early childhood experiences?
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11. Personality
The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality
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According to the psychodynamic perspective, which component of personality is primarily responsible for restraining impulsive behaviors and enforcing moral standards?
A
Ego
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Collective unconscious
C
Superego
D
Id
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Understand the three components of personality according to the psychodynamic perspective: Id, Ego, and Superego.
Recall that the Id represents basic instinctual drives and impulses, operating on the pleasure principle.
Recognize that the Ego functions as the rational part that mediates between the Id and reality, operating on the reality principle.
Identify that the Superego is the component responsible for internalizing moral standards and societal rules, acting as a conscience.
Conclude that the Superego restrains impulsive behaviors and enforces moral standards, distinguishing it from the Id and Ego.
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