According to Sigmund Freud, when the ego is threatened by unacceptable and potentially overwhelming impulses from the id, _________________ occurs.

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Neurotic anxiety occurs when the ego is threatened by unacceptable impulses from the id, according to Freud's theory. This type of anxiety is a signal to the ego that the repressed desires of the id are threatening to break into consciousness, potentially leading to inappropriate behavior.

According to Sigmund Freud, When the Ego Is Threatened by Unacceptable