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According to Freud's theory of personality, the superego is responsible for the development of moral and ethical codes that shape a person's behavior. When Philip was caught stealing, his superego likely produced feelings of shame and guilt due to the violation of these moral codes. The id (A) is the instinctual and impulsive part of personality, while the ego (B) mediates between the id and the external world. The libido (D) refers to the energy or drive behind behavior. While each of these parts of personality may play a role in Philip's behavior, the specific feelings he experienced are most closely associated with the superego.

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