Multiple Choice
According to psychoanalytic theory, boys' fear of castration is most closely associated with which of the following stages or concepts?
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11. Personality
The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality
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According to the psychodynamic perspective, Freud defined the superego as which of the following?
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The source of instinctual drives and unconscious desires
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The part of personality that represents internalized moral standards and ideals acquired from parents and society
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The rational part of personality that mediates between the id and the external world
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A set of learned behaviors shaped by reinforcement and punishment
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Understand that Freud's psychodynamic theory divides personality into three parts: the id, the ego, and the superego.
Recall that the id is the source of instinctual drives and unconscious desires, representing basic impulses.
Recognize that the ego is the rational part of personality that mediates between the id and the external world, balancing desires and reality.
Identify the superego as the part of personality that internalizes moral standards and ideals, which are acquired from parents and society.
Conclude that the superego functions as a moral conscience, guiding behavior according to societal rules and ethical principles.
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