A 4-year-old grabs toys from siblings and says, "I want that now!" The siblings cry, and the child's parent becomes upset with the behaviour. According to Freudian theory, this behaviour is a product of impulses originating in which system of the personality?

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According to Freudian theory, the id is the part of the personality that contains primal impulses and desires, operating on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification without considering consequences. The child's behavior reflects these impulsive desires.

A 4-Year-Old Grabs Toys from Siblings and Says, "I Want