Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The structure of the human psyche, as postulated by Sigmund Freud, (1)______of the ego, the superego, and the id. The ego forms the part of our conscious mind which we work with and are most (2)_____ of. The superego forms our conscience in the form of the unconscious and works on the (3)________ of social and cultural influences. The id represents our subconscious, which contains all (4)______ thoughts, desires, and dreams. Dreams work as a free pathway into the subconscious, which is an inaccessible zone in general. It can also contain (5)_________ scenes or images that apparently have no relation to anything related to the person.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: love
Option 2: counter
Option 3: understanding
Option 4: basis
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Correct Answer: basis
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .
Basis means the underlying foundation or principle on which something is built or functions. It is the correct word to use here because it indicates that the superego works on the basis of social and cultural influences, forming our conscience.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Love: An intense feeling of deep affection or attachment.
- Counter: Against or opposing something.
- Understanding: Comprehension or knowledge of a subject or situation.
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