Mental Health Technician Certification (AMCA) Practice Test

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According to Freud's theory, crying due to wanting to be held is an example of which element of personality?

Superego
Ego
ID
Alter ego

The correct answer is: ID

In Freud's theory of personality, the ID represents the most basic and primal part of our psyche. It operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification for our basic urges and desires without consideration for consequence or rationality. When an infant cries due to wanting to be held, this behavior exemplifies the actions of the ID, as it reflects the instinctual need for comfort and nurturing. The desire for immediate attention and satisfaction of needs is characteristic of the ID's functioning, highlighting its role in human behavior from a very young age. The ID is primarily concerned with fulfilling urgent needs, illustrating why this choice accurately represents the described behavior.