According to Freud, the superegoA) works according to the pleasure principle.B) consists of unconscious drives and is the individual's reservoir of sexual energy.C) considers whether the id's impulses can be satisfied in acceptable moral terms.D) has no contact with reality.

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  According to Freud, the superego serves as an ethical and moral compass, considering the id's impulses and determining whether they can be satisfied in acceptable moral terms. This is why the superego is often referred to as the conscience or the ego ideal, as it sets standards for behavior that the individual strives to meet. The superego may be conscious or unconscious, and is formed through a combination of internalizing parental and societal values and morals.

According to Freud, the superego

A) works according to the pleasure principle.
B) consists of unconscious drives and is the individual's reservoir of sexual energy.
C) considers whether the id's impulses can be satisfied in acceptable moral terms.
D) has no contact with reality.

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