Superego: meaning, definitions and examples

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superego

 

[ หˆsuหpษ™rหŒiหษกoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

psychology theory

The superego is one of the three components of Sigmund Freud's model of the human psyche, alongside the id and the ego. It serves as the moral conscience and incorporates the values and norms of society which are learned from parental and societal influences. The superego strives for perfection and judges our actions, leading to feelings of pride or guilt. It functions to control the id's impulses, particularly those that society forbids, such as aggressive or sexual urges.

Synonyms

conscience, moral compass

Examples of usage

  • The superego acts as the ethical component of the personality.
  • A strong superego can lead to excessive guilt.
  • In psychoanalysis, understanding the superego is crucial for addressing inner conflict.

Translations

Translations of the word "superego" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น superego

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเคฐเคเค—เฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœber-Ich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ superego

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฟะตั€ัะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ superego

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒผใƒ‘ใƒผใ‚จใ‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท surmoi

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ superyรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผstbenlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดˆ์ž์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฐุงุช ุงู„ุนู„ูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ superego

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ superego

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถ…ๆˆ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ superego

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfir-eรฐli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะฟะตั€ัะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ superego

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ superego

Etymology

The term 'superego' was introduced by Sigmund Freud in his 1923 work 'The Ego and the Id.' It was derived from the Latin prefix 'super-' meaning 'above' or 'over' and the Greek word 'ego' which means 'I' or 'self.' Freud conceptualized human personality in three parts: the id, the ego, and the superego. The superego develops during early childhood and integrates the moral standards imposed by parents and society, shaping an individual's conscience and sense of right and wrong. Freud's work on the superego has had a profound impact on both psychology and philosophy, influencing various theories of personality, moral development, and ethics throughout the 20th century. The concept is crucial in understanding human behavior, particularly in relation to internal conflict between instinctual drives and societal expectations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,933, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.