Michelle was reared in a home where high moral principles dominated. She has attended Sunday school and church since early childhood. In high school, her boyfriend tried to talk her into "sleeping" with him, but something from inside her told her not to. She felt very proud of herself afterward for holding her ground. According to Freud, which personality structure made Michelle feel proud of her response?
A) superego
B) reality principle
C) id
D) ego

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According to Freud's theory, the superego represents the internalized ideas and values learned from one's parents and society, which serve as a person's conscience. Michelle's decision to resist her boyfriend's advances aligns with the superego's standards of morality and ethics, making her feel "proud of herself afterward for holding her ground."

Michelle Was Reared in a Home Where High Moral Principles