what the ego is

• ego – the reality principle – rational, practical, conscious and unconscious, develops between ages 1-3
• 1. Works on the reality principle and is the mediator between the other two parts of the personality

  4. The Ego develops after the Id
• 6 or 19. Conscious and Unconscious

  14. It is the rational part of the personality because it works on the 'reality principle" 15. It manages this by employing defence mechanisms
• 16. The Ego tries to satisfy the needs of the Id and the Superego with realistic ways to achieve these desires

  17. Develops between ages 1-3
• 20. Rational, practical
• 24. Its role is to reduce the conflict between the demands of the Id and the Superego