Some authors relate Freud's personality structure to an iceberg, saying that the __________ is completely submerged in our unconscious.
A) id
B) ego
C) superego
D) defense mechanisms

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According to Freud's theory, the id is the part of the personality structure that is completely submerged in our unconscious, just like the majority of an iceberg is hidden below the surface of the water. The ego and the superego are partially conscious or unconscious, but the id operates solely on the unconscious level. Defense mechanisms, although related to the personality structure, do not fit the iceberg metaphor as they are more like protective mechanisms.

Some Authors Relate Freud's Personality Structure to an Iceberg, Saying