According to Freud, children obey the _________ to avoid guilt.

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According to Freud's theory of psychosexual development, the superego represents the internalized values and moral standards of society, including the sense of right and wrong. As children develop, they internalize the moral standards of their parents and society which help them avoid guilt and behave in socially acceptable ways. The superego is the part of the personality that imposes and enforces moral standards and can lead to guilty feelings when their behavior does not meet these standards. Therefore, according to Freud, children obey the superego to avoid guilt.

According to Freud, Children Obey the _________ to Avoid Guilt