The id operates according to the _____ principle,and the ego is regulated by the _____ principle.
A)hedonistic;moralistic
B)pleasure;reality
C)reality;pleasure
D)moralistic;hedonistic

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The id operates according to the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of all desires, wants, and needs. In contrast, the ego operates according to the reality principle, mediating between the unrealistic id and the external real world. It is responsible for planning, problem-solving, and deciding when and how to satisfy the desires of the id in a socially appropriate manner.

The Id Operates According to the _____ Principle,and the Ego