Tamir is out shopping at the local bookstore and stumbles on a rare 10-volume set on the history of Renaissance music. He has wanted this set for years, but unfortunately right now, he's unable to afford it. If the personality structures proposed by psychoanalytic theory could talk, what would the ego likely say in this situation?
A)"Get it! Get it! Get it!"
B)"Talk to the book store owner, see if you can put a small down payment on it to hold it, and then start saving up the money any way that you can."
C)"You really need this set of books. Why not just charge the whole thing on your already overburdened credit card?"
D)"You always want things you can't afford. You need to spend your money on necessities, not luxuries."

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The ego operates according to the reality principle, seeking to satisfy the id's desires in realistic and socially appropriate ways. In this scenario, suggesting a down payment and saving up represents a practical and balanced approach to fulfilling the desire within the constraints of Tamir's current financial situation.

Tamir Is Out Shopping at the Local Bookstore and Stumbles