With respect to Freud's model of the mind, pleasure is to reality as _____ is to _____.

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In Freud's model of the mind, the id operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of its instincts and desires. This aspect of the mind can be seen as being in opposition to the ego, which seeks to navigate the external world and reality. Therefore, pleasure (as represented by the id) is to reality (as represented by the ego) as id is to ego. The superego, while also a part of Freud's model, is not directly related to this particular comparison.

With Respect to Freud's Model of the Mind, Pleasure Is