As described by Freud, the nurse recognizes that a young adult best sh

As described by Freud, the nurse recognizes that a young adult best shows a well-developed su-perego when he:

1. Tells a friend that he’ll help him stop smoking
2. Returns a lost wallet to a stranger who dropped it
3. Arranges for a cab ride home after consuming alcohol
4. Has 10% of his salary automatically transferred to savings

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Components of the human personality develop through Freud’s developmental stages. Freud be-lieved that the functions of these components regulate behavior. These components are the id, the ego, and the superego. The superego performs regulating, restraining, and prohibiting actions. Often referred to as the conscience, the superego is influenced by the standards of outside social forces (i.e., the law). The ego represents the reality component mediating conflicts between the environment and the forces of the id. The ego helps us judge reality accurately, regulate impulses, and make good decisions.