When a child learns the rules and values of parents and society and incorporates them into his own psyche, that child has developed his _____.

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The superego is a central concept in Freud's psychoanalytic theory and refers to the part of the psyche that internalizes the rules, morals, and ethics of society, as well as the values and expectations of parents or caregivers. It acts as a control center or conscience, regulating our behavior and mediating conflicts between our impulses and societal norms.

When a Child Learns the Rules and Values of Parents