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Ego
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Ego In psychoanalytic theory, one of the three major divisions in the model of the psychic apparatus, the others being the id and the superego. The ego represents the sum of certain mental mechanisms, such as perception and memory, and specific defense mechanisms. It serves to mediate between the demands of primitive instinctual drives (the id), of internalized parental and social prohibitions (the superego), and of reality. The compromises between these forces achieved by the ego tend to resolve intrapsychic conflict and serve an adaptive and executive function. Psychiatric usage of the term should not be confused with common usage, which connotes self-love or selfishness.
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Model
Reproduction of structures made by pouring plaster or stone into a mold.
Psychic
pertaining to the mind and its ideas and images.
Superego
In psychoanalytic theory, that part of the personality structure associated with ethics, standards, and self-criticism. It is formed by identification with important and esteemed persons in early life, particularly parents. The supposed or actual wishes of these significant persons are taken over as part of the child's own standards to help form the conscience.
Memory
In the immune system, memory denotes an active state of immunity to a specific antigen, such that a second encounter with that antigen leads to a larger and more rapid response.
Primitive
Undeveloped or in early stages of development, undifferentiated.
Social
worker An individual, usually with a university degree in social work, who provides counsel and aid to individuals with emotional and family problems.
Psychiatric
Pertaining to the medical specialty that deals with mental disorder.
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Epibulbar
Situated upon the eyeball.
Eroded
Having a shallow or superficial ulceration.
Exophytic
Projecting out from a surface.
Echolalia
The pathological, parrotlike, and apparently senseless repetition (echoing) of a word or phrase just spoken by another person. echolalia Parrot-like repetition of overheard words or fragments of speech.
Echopraxia
Repetition by imitation of the movements of another. The action is not a willed or voluntary one and has a semiautomatic and uncontrollable quality.
Ego
Ego ideal
The part of the personality that comprises the aims and goals for the self; usually refers to the conscious or unconscious emulation of significant figures with whom one has identified. The ego ideal emphasizes what one should be or do in contrast to what one should not be or not do.
Eidetic image
Unusually vivid and apparently exact mental image; may be a memory, fantasy, or dream.
Elaboration
An unconscious process consisting of expansion and embellishment of detail, especially with reference to a symbol or representation in a dream.
Elevated mood
An exaggerated feeling of well-being, or euphoria or elation. A person with elevated mood may describe feeling "high," "ecstatic," "on top of the world," or "up in the clouds."
Engram
A memory trace; a neurophysiological process that accounts for persistence of memory.
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Model
Reproduction of structures made by pouring plaster or stone into a mold.
Psychic
pertaining to the mind and its ideas and images.
Superego
In psychoanalytic theory, that part of the personality structure associated with ethics, standards, and self-criticism. It is formed by identification with important and esteemed persons in early life, particularly parents. The supposed or actual wishes of these significant persons are taken over as part of the child's own standards to help form the conscience.
Memory
In the immune system, memory denotes an active state of immunity to a specific antigen, such that a second encounter with that antigen leads to a larger and more rapid response.
Primitive
Undeveloped or in early stages of development, undifferentiated.
Social
worker An individual, usually with a university degree in social work, who provides counsel and aid to individuals with emotional and family problems.
Psychiatric
Pertaining to the medical specialty that deals with mental disorder.
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PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Epibulbar
Situated upon the eyeball.
Eroded
Having a shallow or superficial ulceration.
Exophytic
Projecting out from a surface.
Echolalia
The pathological, parrotlike, and apparently senseless repetition (echoing) of a word or phrase just spoken by another person. echolalia Parrot-like repetition of overheard words or fragments of speech.
Echopraxia
Repetition by imitation of the movements of another. The action is not a willed or voluntary one and has a semiautomatic and uncontrollable quality.
Ego
Ego ideal
The part of the personality that comprises the aims and goals for the self; usually refers to the conscious or unconscious emulation of significant figures with whom one has identified. The ego ideal emphasizes what one should be or do in contrast to what one should not be or not do.
Eidetic image
Unusually vivid and apparently exact mental image; may be a memory, fantasy, or dream.
Elaboration
An unconscious process consisting of expansion and embellishment of detail, especially with reference to a symbol or representation in a dream.
Elevated mood
An exaggerated feeling of well-being, or euphoria or elation. A person with elevated mood may describe feeling "high," "ecstatic," "on top of the world," or "up in the clouds."
Engram
A memory trace; a neurophysiological process that accounts for persistence of memory.
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