John and Nancy really would like to have a new sports utility vehicle now, but with the newborn baby they can't afford the monthly payments. After thinking about it, John says to Nancy, "I guess we'll have to wait until we have the money to buy it." According to psychologist Sigmund Freud's theory of personality, which level is illustrated by this example?

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John's statement reflects the ego level, which tries to balance the desires of the id and the moral and practical constraints of the superego. He recognizes the financial reality and understands the need to delay the gratification of their desire for a new SUV.

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