Ramon tries not to do bad things (he feels guilty when he does) and wants to live up to his parents' expectations. According to psychoanalytic theory, he has a well-developed:
A) id.
B) superconscience.
C) superego.
D) ego.

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The superego is the part of the personality in psychoanalytic theory that is responsible for moral standards and ideals, striving for perfection, and generating feelings of guilt when one fails to live up to them. Ramon's behavior reflects a strong superego, as he avoids doing bad things and wants to meet his parents' expectations.

Ramon Tries Not to Do Bad Things (He Feels Guilty