As a child, Dan loved to prance around the neighborhood wearing silly outfits. As he got older, he realized that he couldn't continue that kind of behavior unless he found someway for it to be viewed as more socially acceptable. Upon realizing this, Dan decides to pursue a career as a circusclown. According to Freud, Dan's _____, which operates onthe _____ principle, is responsible for finding a socially acceptable outlet for his desire to run around wearing silly outfits.

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The ego, according to Freud, operates on the reality principle and is responsible for finding ways to satisfy the id's desires in socially acceptable ways. In this case, Dan's desire to wear silly outfits was redirected into a career as a clown, which is a socially acceptable way to express himself.

As a Child, Dan Loved to Prance Around the Neighborhood