A classmate in your psychology course is worried about the selfish and sometimes dangerous drives of his id and wonders if it will make him commit crimes. You respond by saying that
A) each of us also develops an ego to help us behave more realistically.
B) id fantasies actually reflect the opposite of what you really want and believe.
C) scientists disproved Freud's theories a long time ago.
D) since id impulses are usually part of the unconsciousness, they do not manifest in real behaviors.

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The ego is a structure that balances the impulses of the id with the demands of the external world. It allows us to express our desires in a way that is socially acceptable and safe. Therefore, it helps us behave more realistically, even while we satisfy some of our primal urges.

A Classmate in Your Psychology Course Is Worried About the Selfish