Ego ideal
Ego Ideal
The Ego Ideal (pronunciation: /ˈēɡō īˈdē(ə)l/) is a term used in psychoanalysis to refer to the part of the superego that contains the standards for moral behavior. These standards are formed through the internalization of parental and societal values.
Etymology
The term "Ego Ideal" is derived from the Latin word "ego", meaning "I", and the English word "ideal", which refers to a standard of perfection or excellence. The term was first used in psychoanalysis by Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, in his work "The Ego and the Id" (1923).
Related Terms
- Superego: The part of a person's mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and teachers.
- Id: The part of the mind in which innate instinctive impulses and primary processes are manifest.
- Ego: The part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity.
- Freudian psychology: The theoretical framework for psychoanalysis developed by Sigmund Freud.
- Psychoanalysis: A system of psychological theory and therapy that aims to treat mental disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ego ideal
- Wikipedia's article - Ego ideal
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