Tiffany has a desire to eat a steak with a baked potato smothered with butter and sour cream. One component of her personality tells her that, because she is overweight, she should fast instead of eating the meal and direct her efforts to ending world hunger. Another component suggests that it would be better to eat a salad and a bran muffin, then run 2 miles. The fasting suggestion most likely was made by which component of personality?

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The superego is the component of personality that represents the internalized ethical and moral standards of society, including ideas about what is right and wrong. It can often lead individuals to feel guilty or ashamed about their impulses or desires, and may encourage self-control through practices like fasting or asceticism. This is why Tiffany's superego is making the suggestion to fast instead of indulging in her desire for a high-calorie meal.

Tiffany Has a Desire to Eat a Steak with a Baked