There were three friends. Harry was rational, logical, and cunning. Hermione was rule-oriented, moral, and always ethical. Ron was pleasure-seeking, found it hard to delay gratification, and usually just did what he wanted. According to Freud, Hermione was mostly ___________.

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According to Freud's theory of psychoanalysis, the psyche has three parts: the id, ego, and superego. The id is the primitive and instinctual part of the psyche that seeks pleasure and instant gratification. The ego is the rational and logical part of the psyche that balances the desires of the id with the limitations of reality. The superego is the moral part of the psyche that follows rules and values, striving for perfection and avoiding guilt.

Hermione's characteristics of being rule-oriented, moral, and ethical align with the traits of the superego. Therefore, the best choice is B, superego.

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