Jason just sat down to work on his term paper when his friends called and invited him to a party. If Jason decides he will only go to the party after he finishes outlining the term paper, his decision reflects the functioning of his

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Jason just sat down to work on his term paper when his friends called and invited him to a party. If Jason decides he will only go to the party after he finishes outlining the term paper, his decision reflects the functioning of his ​

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Jason's decision reflects the functioning of his ego, which operates according to the reality principle, balancing the demands of the id and the superego by postponing gratification until a more appropriate or realistic time.

Jason Just Sat Down to Work on His Term Paper