As a result of his impulsiveness,David has had several run-ins with teachers and law enforcement.According to Freud,David's ________ is being overwhelmed by the desires of the ________.

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According to Freud, the id is the part of the personality that contains our primal desires and impulses. The ego is responsible for mediating these desires in a socially acceptable way. If David is acting impulsively, it suggests that his ego is being overwhelmed by the desires of the id.

As a Result of His Impulsiveness,David Has Had Several Run-Ins