Question

Although Alex has frequently been caught stealing money and other valuables from friends as well as strangers, he does not feel guilty or remorseful about robbing these people. According to Freud, Alex most clearly demonstrates___________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Alex most clearly demonstrates a weak superego.

Explanation:

According to Freud's theory, an individual's psyche is divided in 3:

• Id: instincts
• Ego: reality
• Superego: morality

In this case, Alex steals and does not feel guilty or remorseful. These traits would not be showing if his superego, which is our moral side, was strong so it can be concluded that it is weak in him.