Cookie Monster, one of the characters on the children's TV show Sesame Street, has an intense urge to consume cookies, even when doing so is irrational and maladaptive. Eating cookies gives Cookie Monster a great source of pleasure and satisfaction. Freud would say that his behavior reflects the fact that Cookie Monster is ruled by his .

A. id
B. ego
C. superego
D. Oedipus Complex

A) Id

Explanation:

As per Freud's theory, Id is defined as unconscious psychic energy which is displayed for fulfillment of any urge or desire.This component invokes need of receiving pleasure through need satisfaction .

According to the question,Cookie Monster is displaying id as he is fulfilling his desire of cooking consumption immediately for obtaining pleasure and fulfillment even if he is engaged in irrational tasks.

Other options are incorrect because ego, Oedipus complex and superego are not depicted through Cookie Monster's behavior of eating cookies.Thus, the correct option is option(A).

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