Ken wants a new CD but does not want to buy it.He knows that he can download it for free but that it is illegal.Or he can buy just a few tracks online.Ken wants to steal the music but knows it is wrong.According to psychodynamic theory,Ken has a conflict between his ________ and ________.
A) superego; ego
B) id; ego
C) subego; superego
D) id; superego

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According to psychodynamic theory, the id represents instinctual desires and impulses, while the superego represents moral conscience. Ken's desire to steal the music reflects his id, while his awareness that it is wrong reflects his superego.

Ken Wants a New CD but Does Not Want to Buy