Question

according to sigmund freud, which of the following is true of the superego? it stands for reason and good sense, for rational ways of coping with frustration. it holds up shining models of an ideal self and monitors the intentions of the ego. it curbs the appetites of the id and seeks ways to find gratification yet avoid social disapproval. it represents biological drives and is entirely unconscious.

Explanation:

According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, the superego is the moral component of the personality. It internalizes societal and parental values, holding up an ideal self (ego - ideal) and monitoring the ego's actions and intentions to ensure they conform to moral standards. The option "It stands for reason and good sense, for rational ways of coping with frustration" describes the ego. The option "It curbs the appetites of the id and seeks ways to find gratification yet avoid social disapproval" also pertains to the ego's role in mediating between the id and the external world. The option "It represents biological drives and is entirely unconscious" describes the id.

Answer:

It holds up shining models of an ideal self and monitors the intentions of the ego.