If a man invests most of his death instinct in a socially acceptable behavior (like football), Freud would expect that person to be

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According to Freud, death instinct or Thanatos is an innate drive towards destruction, aggression and violent behaviour. It is said to be counterbalanced by the life instinct or Eros, which drives individuals towards love, connection and creation. If an individual invests most of their death instinct in a socially acceptable behaviour such as football (which can mimic elements of violence and destruction), Freud would expect that individual to exhibit less aggression in other areas of their life because the outlet provided by their investment in football would have satisfied their need for destructive behaviour.

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