According to Freud, the ego
A) follows the pleasure principle.
B) tries to satisfy urges while acknowledging the constraints of the real world.
C) emerges during the resolution of the Oedipal/Electra complexes.
D) acts like your conscience by avoiding bad behavior and striving for morally correct behavior.

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The ego, according to Freud, operates on the reality principle, trying to satisfy the id's desires in realistic and socially appropriate ways. This involves understanding the constraints of the real world and finding a balance between the demands of the id, the superego, and reality.

According to Freud, the Ego