Asked by Marly De Gracia on May 02, 2024

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Freud's concepts of the ego,id,and libido

A) are authentic and true, experimentally.
B) have great credibility.
C) are reinforced and supported in research.
D) cannot be tested as true, experimentally.

Ego

In psychology, a component of Sigmund Freud's theory of personality, the ego operates based on the reality principle, balancing the desires of the id and the moral constraints of the superego.

Id

A component of the psyche in psychoanalytic theory that is responsible for instinctual drives and demands immediate satisfaction.

Libido

A term used to describe sexual drive or desire, often discussed in psychoanalytic theories.

  • Comprehend the concepts of the ego, id, and libido within Freudian psychoanalytic theory.
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Zybrea Knight

May 05, 2024

Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Freud's concepts of the ego, id, and libido are difficult to test experimentally, as they are based on unconscious thoughts and desires. While they have been influential in psychology, they are not considered established scientific facts that can be proven experimentally.