The ego operates according to the _________________ principle and uses ________________ process thinking to meet its needs.
A)reality; secondary
B)reality; primary
C)pleasure; primary
D)pleasure; secondary

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The ego operates according to the reality principle, which means it seeks to satisfy our desires in a realistic and socially appropriate way. It uses secondary process thinking, which involves logical and rational thinking, to meet the demands of the id and the constraints of the superego. The pleasure principle and primary process thinking are associated with the id.

The Ego Operates According to the _________________ Principle and Uses