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 more socially acceptable place for it. Upon realizing this, Dan decides to pursue a career as a circus clown. According to Freud, Dan's _____, which operates on the _____ principle, is responsible for him finding a socially acceptable outlet for his desire to run around wearing silly outfits.

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Freud's theory suggests that the ego operates on the reality principle, which helps individuals find socially acceptable ways to satisfy their desires. In this case, Dan's desire to wear silly outfits is being channeled into a socially acceptable outlet as a circus clown, which reflects the role of the ego in Freud's theory. The other options (A, C, D) do not accurately reflect the situation described in the scenario.

As a Child, Dan Loved to Prance Around the Neighborhood