According to Sigmund Freud, which of the following is true of the superego?
A)It curbs the appetites of the id and seeks ways to find gratification yet avoid social disapproval.
B)It stands for reason and good sense, for rational ways of coping with frustration.
C)It holds up shining models of an ideal self and monitors the intentions of the ego.
D)It represents biological drives and is entirely unconscious.

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According to Freud, the superego represents the moral and ethical standards of society that are internalized by an individual. It holds up ideals of perfection and monitors the actions and intentions of the ego, striving for moral perfection.

According to Sigmund Freud, Which of the Following Is True