Question
The terms ego and id as portrayed in Freud's works are examples of lost data. suppressed data. distortions intended to protect Freud's reputation. data distorted by translation.
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Answer
The answer is **suppressed data**.Freud's theory posits that the id represents the primal, instinctual drives, while the ego mediates between the id and the external world. The ego often employs defense mechanisms, like suppression, to manage conflicts between the id's desires and societal expectations. Therefore, the concepts of id and ego themselves aren't suppressed, but rather describe a system where uncomfortable thoughts and desires *can be* suppressed by the ego.