Carolyn took home some printer paper from the office. Later, she felt guilty for stealing it so she brought some paper to work to replace what she took. Freud would suggest that Carolyn's ________ was influencing her motives and behavior.

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Freud's theory suggests that the superego is responsible for moral and ethical standards and can create feelings of guilt or shame when violated. In Carolyn's case, her guilt for taking the paper was likely a result of her superego influencing her behavior to make amends for what she had done.

Carolyn Took Home Some Printer Paper from the Office