superego

[US]/suːpər'iːgəʊ/
[UK]/ˌsupɚ'iɡo/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.superego

Example Sentences

The superego is one of the three components of the human psyche.

The superego acts as a moral conscience.

Freud believed that the superego develops during childhood.

The superego controls the individual's sense of right and wrong.

The superego strives for perfection and moral excellence.

A strong superego can lead to feelings of guilt and self-criticism.

The superego can influence decision-making and behavior.

The superego balances the competing demands of the id and the ego.

The superego helps individuals adhere to societal norms and values.

Psychologists study the role of the superego in shaping personality.

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