Although Alex has frequently been caught stealing money and other valuables from friends as well as strangers,he does not feel guilty or remorseful about robbing these people.According to Freud,Alex most clearly demonstrates

A) an inferiority complex.
B) free association.
C) a weak superego.
D) the reality principle.

According to Freudian theory, the superego is the part of the personality that represents our internalized moral standards and values. It serves to inhibit or control the impulses of the id, which is the part of the personality that operates on the pleasure principle and seeks immediate gratification of desires. In individuals who lack a strong or well-developed superego, these impulses may go unchecked and lead to behaviors that conflict with social norms and values, such as stealing. Therefore, Alex's lack of guilt or remorse for his stealing behavior suggests that he has a weak superego.