After Mathew had worked at his job for only three weeks and was still on probation, his friend suggested he should skip work and go cycling. Although Mathew wanted to go cycling with his friend, he decided work was the better choice. According to Freud's theory, what was at work?

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According to Freud's theory, the ego is responsible for mediating between the desires of the id and the moral constraints of the superego. In this scenario, Mathew's ego is at work as it helps him make a rational decision to prioritize work over immediate pleasure.

After Mathew Had Worked at His Job for Only Three