According to Freud, the id operates in accordance with the ________ principle, whereas the ego operates in accordance with the ________ principle.
A) pleasure; moral
B) pleasure; reality
C) reality; pleasure
D) immoral; reality

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According to Freud, the id operates in accordance with the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of its desires, while the ego operates in accordance with the reality principle, trying to meet the demands of the real world in a way that satisfies both the id and the superego. Therefore, the best choice is B - pleasure and reality principles.

According to Freud, the Id Operates in Accordance with the ________