The difference between Ego and Superego

When used as nouns, ego means the self, especially with a sense of self-importance, whereas superego means the part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards that have been learnt.


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  1. Ego as a noun:

    The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.

  2. Ego as a noun (psychology, [[Freudian]]):

    The most central part of the mind, which mediates with one's surroundings.

  1. Superego as a noun (psychoanalysis):

    The part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards that have been learnt.

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