According to Freud, the _____ operates according to the pleasure principle, whereas the _____ operates on the reality principle.

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According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, the id operates according to the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of all desires, wants, and needs. In contrast, the ego operates on the reality principle, negotiating between the desires of the id and the limitations of the environment to maintain our safety and help us function in society.

According to Freud, the _____ Operates According to the Pleasure