Freud's theory includes conflict between parts of the personality. Each part has a function and, according to Freud, there are times when the drive of one is in conflict with the drive of another. One of the functions acts to satisfy and mediate the others. Which one does this?
A) ego
B) superego
C) unconscious
D) id

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The ego acts as the mediator in Freud's personality theory, working to satisfy the demands of the id, the superego, and reality by employing defense mechanisms and rational thought.

Freud's Theory Includes Conflict Between Parts of the Personality