Which of the following is true about the Adult ego state's primary function?

• A. Processes facts and does not focus on feelings.
• B. Governs moral judgments and internalized values.
• C. Represents the 'Free' Child.
• D. Controls emotional impulses.

Answer: (A)

The Adult ego state is the data-processing part that tests reality, weighs the facts, and makes decisions based on objective information rather than emotional reactions. That’s why the statement about processing facts and not focusing on feelings best captures its primary function. The Parent embodies internalized rules and morals, the Free Child represents spontaneous, creative impulses, and while the Adult can help regulate emotional responses, its core role is objective reality-testing and rational decision-making rather than controlling impulses.