Carolyn took home some printer paper from the office. Later, she felt guilty for stealing it, so she brought some paper to work to replace what she took. Freud would suggest that Carolyn's ________ was influencing her motives and behavior.

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The superego is responsible for enforcing moral standards and values, and thus would be the part of Carolyn's psyche that is causing her to feel guilty and attempt to make amends for her actions. The id is more focused on immediate gratification of desires, so it would not be the best choice in this scenario. The unconscious mind and ego may play a role in Carolyn's behavior, but the superego is the most directly relevant to her feelings of guilt and desire to correct her actions.

Carolyn Took Home Some Printer Paper from the Office