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 behavior?

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According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, the id is the part of the personality that is responsible for primitive instincts and desires, such as sexual impulses. In this situation, Winnie's attraction to her friend's boyfriend is a manifestation of her own sexual desires, which are being driven by her id.

Winnie Is Attracted to Her Best Friend's Boyfriend