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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Ego and Superego
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Ego as a noun:
The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.
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Ego as a noun (psychology, [[Freudian]]):
The most central part of the mind, which mediates with one's surroundings.
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Superego as a noun (psychoanalysis):
The part of the mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards that have been learnt.