Asked by La'toria Bynum on Apr 27, 2024

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According to psychoanalytic theory,the part of the personality that strives for immediate gratification of basic drives is the

A) id.
B) ego.
C) superego.
D) erogenous zones.

Immediate Gratification

The desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment.

Basic Drives

Fundamental biological impulses that drive behavior, such as hunger, thirst, and the need for sleep.

Id

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that is the source of instinctive impulses and demands for immediate satisfaction of primal needs.

  • Learn about Freud's delineation of the psyche, spotlighting the operations of the id, ego, and superego.
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Edward MercuriApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
According to psychoanalytic theory, the id is the part of the personality that contains basic drives such as sex and aggression, and seeks immediate gratification of these impulses without regard for social norms or the consequences of one's actions.