Association of Social Work Boards Masters (ASWB MSW) Practice Exam

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What is the role of the id according to Freud's theory?

To moralize actions
To manage reality
To satisfy instinctual needs
To induce social appropriateness

The correct answer is: To satisfy instinctual needs

In Freud's theory, the id is the primitive and instinctual part of the human psyche. Its main role is to satisfy our basic and innate needs such as hunger, thirst, and sexual desires. It is driven by the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification without regard for morals or reality. Therefore, options A, B, and D are incorrect as they involve higher cognitive processes that the id is not capable of. The id is responsible for our natural, primal desires and does not concern itself with social standards or appropriateness.