MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 85: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 85
10. A man feels extremely guilty after having an extra-marital affair. According to the psychodynamic perspective, which of the following is responsible for this anxiety?
- A. The id
- B. The ego
- C. The superego
- D. The libido
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The superego is responsible for moral guilt when we do not live up to our ideals. While the id and the libido, choices (A) and (D), may be responsible for the urge to have an affair, the superego is responsible for the anxiety one feels afterwards.