Sometimes a person may feel guilty without knowing why. Psychoanalytic theory credits such guilt to the
A)preconscious workings of the ego.
B)conscious workings of the id.
C)unconscious workings of the superego.
D)postconscious workings of the ideal self.

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Psychoanalytic theory, as proposed by Freud, suggests that guilt without a conscious understanding of its source can be attributed to the superego. The superego operates on a moral level, often unconsciously, influencing feelings of guilt and moral standards.

Sometimes a Person May Feel Guilty Without Knowing Why