Edith makes plans to go to her favourite restaurant, even though she has an exam the next day and knows she needs to study. Which aspect of her unconscious is guiding her decision to go out to dinner?

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The Id is the aspect of the unconscious that operates on the pleasure principle and seeks immediate gratification of desires and impulses, regardless of consequences. Edith's decision to go out to dinner, despite the need to study for an exam, is consistent with the behaviour guided by the Id.

Edith Makes Plans to Go to Her Favourite Restaurant, Even