Which of the following statements reflects Freud's view of guilt?
A) Guilt does not emerge until middle childhood.
B) Guilt is a hostile impulse redirected toward the self.
C) Guilt is controlled by the id.
D) Guilt is a hostile impulse directed toward others.

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Freud believed that guilt arises from a primal, hostile impulse that is directed toward others but then redirected toward the self. This hostile impulse is part of the human psyche and is controlled by the superego, not the id. Guilt is also believed to emerge during early childhood, rather than middle childhood as option A states.

Which of the Following Statements Reflects Freud's View of Guilt