Freud thought that the ego attempts to satisfy the demands of the id in a way that will bring long-term benefits rather than pain.According to Freud,the ego operates on
A) the Oedipus complex.
B) the reality principle.
C) unconscious wishes.
D) the pleasure principle.

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The ego operates on the reality principle, which means that it tries to satisfy the demands of the id in a way that is realistic and beneficial in the long term rather than simply seeking immediate gratification (which is the pleasure principle). The other options (A and C) are related to different aspects of Freudian theory but are not directly related to the ego's function.

Freud Thought That the Ego Attempts to Satisfy the Demands