Jolene frequently gets into fights at school. When asked about her behavior, she says that she just can't help but fight. According to the psychoanalytic theory, Jolene likely is being influenced by _____
A)a strong id.
B)penis envy.
C)a solid ego ideal.
D)a weak preconscious.

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Freud said that the id contains the death instinct, which fuels aggressive and destructive behaviors. Fighting is an aggressive and potentially destructive behavior.

Jolene Frequently Gets into Fights at School