When a young child incorporates the beliefs and ethics of his parents into his own psyche, according to Freudian theory, he is essentially building a superego.

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According to Freudian theory, the superego is formed by incorporating the moral and ethical values of parents and society into one's psyche during the phallic stage of development (ages three to six). This forms a moral compass, which guides the individual's behavior and decision-making.

When a Young Child Incorporates the Beliefs and Ethics of His