Max is an executive with a large financial firm. Anytime his investments do poorly, he throws temper tantrums and breaks things. Then he starts barking orders at his secretary. Which personality structure would Freud say is exerting control?
A) the id
B) the superego
C) the ego
D) the preconscious

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According to Freud's theory of personality, the id is the structure responsible for our most basic drives and impulses, including anger and aggression. Max's behavior of throwing temper tantrums and breaking things when his investments do poorly is indicative of his id taking control of his actions.

Max Is an Executive with a Large Financial Firm