As a child, Dan loved to prance around the neighborhood wearing silly outfits. As he got older, he realized that he couldn't continue that kind of behavior unless he found some way for it to be viewed as more socially acceptable. Upon realizing this, Dan decides to pursue a career as a circus clown. According to Freud, Dan's ego, which operates on the reality principle, is responsible for finding a socially acceptable outlet for his desire to run around wearing silly outfits.

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According to Freud's theory of personality, the ego operates on the reality principle, which means that it tries to find realistic and socially acceptable ways to satisfy the id's desires. In this scenario, Dan's ego is trying to find a way to express his desire to wear silly outfits in a socially acceptable way by pursuing a career as a circus clown.

As a Child, Dan Loved to Prance Around the Neighborhood