Winnie is attracted to her best friend's boyfriend. Despite her friendship, when her friend isn't around, Winnie tries to steal him away. According to Sigmund Freud, which part of the personality would be responsible for this behaviour?

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According to Freud's theory of personality, the id is responsible for unconscious, instinctual desires and drives, including those that may be considered socially unacceptable or immoral. Winnie's attraction to her friend's boyfriend and her attempt to steal him away despite their friendship could be seen as an expression of her id desires.

Winnie Is Attracted to Her Best Friend's Boyfriend