According to Freudian theory, which of the following BEST characterizes personal conscience?

A) evolutionary advantage
B) innate human nature
C) cost-benefit analysis
D) depository of cultural standards

Personal Conscience

Refers to the inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives, impelling one towards right action.

Freudian Theory

Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory which emphasizes unconscious desires, childhood experiences, and the structure of personality (id, ego, superego).

Cultural Standards

Norms and expectations that a specific culture establishes and upholds, which guide behavior, attitudes, and values within that culture.