Ego

• What is the overall role of the ego in behavior?

  It maintains balance between id and superego
• What does the ego manage in psychological terms?

  The conflict between the id and superego
• What are the main functions of the ego?

  • Decision-making: Resolves id and superego conflicts
  • Reality-testing: Assesses actions against reality
  • Defense mechanisms: Protects from anxiety during conflicts
• What is the role of the ego in personality?

  It acts as a mediator between desires and conscience
• What does reality-testing involve?

  Assessing external reality for sensible actions
• How do defense mechanisms function when id and superego clash?

  They protect from anxiety caused by conflict
• How does the ego assist in decision-making?

  It resolves conflicts between id and superego
• What is sublimation in ego defense mechanisms?

  Channeling unacceptable impulses into positive activities
• Why would the ego evaluate a post before sharing online?

  To ensure it aligns with social norms
• What does the superego represent?

  Our conscience and morals
• What might the ego decide if tempted to skip a test?

  To study for the test
• What role does the ego play when deciding to indulge in dessert?

  It considers both id and superego factors
• What drives our primitive desires according to Freud?

  The id
• What is one key function of the ego?

  Decision-making
• What components of personality does the ego mediate between?

  The id and the superego
• How does the ego balance our instincts and conscience?

  By striving for realistic solutions
• What is the role of the ego in personality?

  Mediates between the id and the superego
• What are the main functions of the ego in personality development?

  • Acts as a mediator
  • Balances immediate desires with social norms
  • Strives for realistic solutions
  • Manages conflicts between id and superego
• Why is the ego's mediating role important?

  It allows for realistic decision-making
• What do ego defense mechanisms protect us from?

  Stress from id and superego conflict
• What is denial in ego defense mechanisms?

  Ignoring unpleasant reality
• What are defense mechanisms?

  Strategies to protect from anxiety
• What is the significance of the ego in satisfying needs and social rules?

  Ensures needs are met while following social norms
• What is rationalization in ego defense mechanisms?

  Justifying actions to feel better
• What is projection in ego defense mechanisms?

  Attributing own feelings to others
• How do ego defense mechanisms help manage stress?

  • Protect from emotional pain
  • Help cope with anxiety
  • Provide temporary relief from stress
• What is projection in the context of defense mechanisms?

  Blaming others for your own issues
• What are the potential downsides of using ego defense mechanisms excessively?

  • Distortion of reality
  • Inability to confront issues
  • Long-term emotional problems
• In what way can the ego be thought of in relation to the mind?

  As the manager of our mind
• If someone feels hungry, what role does the ego play?

  Decides when and where to eat appropriately
• What is displacement in ego defense mechanisms?


  Shifting emotions to a less threatening target
• How does the ego function in relation to the id and superego?

  It balances immediate desires with conscience
• How does the ego function in relation to the id and superego?

  It acts as a balancer between them