Steve seems to be constantly condemning himself for being bad and "sinful." In psychoanalytic terms, we would say that Steve has an overdeveloped __________.
A) libido
B) id
C) ego
D) superego

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Steve is constantly condemning himself for being bad and "sinful," which indicates that he has an overdeveloped superego. The superego is responsible for applying moral and ethical values to behavior and can be overdeveloped in individuals who have had strict or overbearing parents or caregivers.

Steve Seems to Be Constantly Condemning Himself for Being Bad