Brandon has had difficulty managing aggressive behaviors his whole life. He has been in trouble with the law several times. Recently, Brandon was incarcerated for a road rage incident he initiated. Brandon is deficient in what ego function?
  1. Affect regulation
  2. Judgment
  3. Impulse control
  4. Defensive functioning
Explanation
Answer - C - Impulse control is the ability to manage aggressive wishes without immediate action through behavior. Problems with this ego function are common. Many individuals who suffer with this problem display sexual promiscuity, binge eating, and excessive drug or alcohol use.
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