Derrick is an executive with a large financial firm. Any time his investments do poorly, he throws temper tantrums and breaks things. Then he starts barking orders at his secretary. Which personality structure would Freud say is exerting control?
A) id
B) superego
C) ego
D) preconscious

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Freud would say that Derrick's id, which represents primitive and impulsive desires, is exerting control over his behavior. His temper tantrums and destructive behavior are indicative of a lack of restraint and a focus on immediate gratification, which are key features of the id.

Derrick Is an Executive with a Large Financial Firm