Which of the following situations challenges Freud's view of conscience development?
A) Although Mia has been told that violating codes of conduct is wrong, her conscience is too strong to experience guilt.
B) Mia's parents frequently use disciplinary techniques, such as threats, commands, and physical force, yet she violates rules often with little guilt.
C) Because her parents often use threats, commands, or physical force, Mia feels extreme guilt after violating rules or codes of conduct.
D) Although her parents withhold attention and love when she misbehaves, Mia compensates for this through attention from teachers and peers.

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Freud believed that the development of the superego, which includes the conscience, is influenced by parental disciplinary techniques. However, in option B, Mia's parents frequently use disciplinary techniques, yet she violates rules often with little guilt, which challenges Freud's view.

Which of the Following Situations Challenges Freud's View of Conscience