The id, ego and superego

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Subject: Social Science > Modern Ages
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The id, ego and superego

Question 1
Jillian was thirsty. Instead of waiting for the server to refill her glass of water, she reached across the table and drank from date’s water glass.
Which part of Freud’s personality does this demonstrate the Id, ego or superego?

Id

Ego

Superego

Question 2
Jillian was thirsty. However, she knew that her server would be back soon to refill her water glass, so she waited until then to get a drink, even though she really just wanted to drink from her date glass.
Which part of Freud’s personality does this demonstrate the Id, ego or superego?

Superego

Id

Ego

Question 3
Lauren's mom had given her $ 50 to purchase groceries for dinner. Before the grocery store, Lauren stopped at the mall and saw shoes that she really wanted. Although she was tempted to use the money that her mom gave to make the purchase. She decided she better buy the shoes later so she could buy food for dinner.
Which part of Freud’s personality does this demonstrate the Id, ego or superego?

Ego

Id

Superego

Question 4
On Black Friday, customers were so obsessed with getting a good deal that they shoved others out of their way and trampled them. They did not think twice about hurting people if it meant they could get want they wanted.
Which part of Freud’s personality does this demonstrate the Id, ego or superego?

Superego

Ego

Id

Question 5
Tim really wanted to punch Mark for a mean comment Mark made. However, Tim knew if he hit Mark, he would be kicked off the baseball team. Because he loved baseball, he unclenched his fists and walked away.
Which part of Freud’s personality does this demonstrate the Id, ego or superego?

Superego

Ego

Id

Question 6
On the playground, two kids were making fun of George because he wore glasses. Lucy was tempted to join in so that she could make herself look good, but when she thought about how bad George must already feel, she knew that she couldn't.
Which part of Freud’s personality does this demonstrate the Id, ego or superego?

Superego

Ego

Id

Question 7
Mary really wanted to borrow her mom's necklace. Mary also knew her mom would be angry if she took it without asking, so she asked her mom if she could wear it.
Which part of Freud’s personality does this demonstrate the Id, ego or superego?

Superego

Ego

Id

Question 8
Mary really wanted to borrow her mom's necklace. Mary also knew her mom would be angry if she took it without asking, so she asked her mom if she could wear it.
Which part of Freud’s personality does this demonstrate the Id, ego or superego?

Superego

Ego

Id

Question 9
This personality type tries to meet the desires of the id in a way that is socially acceptable in the world. It deals with the reality.

Superego

Ego

Id

Question 10
A hungry baby crying until he was fed is an example of what?

Superego

Ego

Id

Question 11
Sally was thirsty. However, she knew that her server would be back soon to refill her water glass, so she waited until then to get a drink, even though she really just wanted to drink from Mr. Smith’s glass. What is this an example of?

Superego

Ego

Id

Question 12
Sarah knew that she could steal the supplies from work, and no one would know about it. However, she knew that stealing was wrong, so she decided not to take anything, even though she would probably never get caught.
What is this an example of?

Superego

Ego

Id

Question 13
Mary really wanted to borrow her mom’s necklace but knew her mom would be angry if she took it without asking, so she asked her mom if she could wear it.
What is this an example of?

Superego

Ego

Id

Question 14
In line at the salad bar, Amy was so hungry that she shoved a handful of croutons in her mouth as she waited for the line to move. This is an example of what?

Superego

Ego

Id

Question 15
Inner voice “should” and “should not”

Superego

Ego

Id