Ego - Psychology Definition of the Week

Definition: According to Freud, the ego is the part of personality that mediates the demands of the id, the superego and reality. The ego prevents us from acting on our basic urges (created by the id), but also works to achieve a balance with our moral and idealistic standards (created by the superego)... Read more

• The Id, Ego and Superego
• The Conscious and Unconscious Mind