Author Question: According to Freud, which statement should a nurse associate with predominance of the superego? ... (Read 46 times)

daltonest1984 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

According to Freud, which statement should a nurse associate with predominance of the superego?

A. No one is looking, so I will take three cigarettes from Mom's pack.
B. I don't ever cheat on tests; it is wrong.
C. If I skip school I will get in trouble and fail my test.
D. Dad won't miss this little bit of vodka.

Question 2

A 1-month-old infant is left alone for extended periods, has little physical stimulation, and is malnourished. Based on this infant's history, in which phase of development according to Mahler's theory should a nurse expect to see a potential deficit?

A. The symbiotic phase
B. The autistic phase
C. The consolidation phase
D. The rapprochement phase

aidanmbrowne · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The nurse should associate the statement I don't ever cheat on tests; it is wrong as indicative of the predominance of the superego. Freud described the superego as the part of the personality that internalizes the values and morals set forth by primary caregivers. The superego can be referred to as the perfection principle.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The nurse should expect that a 1-month-old infant who is left alone, has little physical stimulation, and is malnourished would not meet the autistic phase of development. The autistic phase of development usually occurs from birth to 1 month, at which time the infant's focus is on basic needs and comfort.