|
WordNet-Online
Definitions from WordNet | ||||
Definitions from the WebSuperegoDescription:A superego is a psychoanalytical term introduced by Sigmund Freud, representing the component of our personality that incorporates societal and parental standards as internalized rules and norms. Part of Speech:Noun Sense 1:1. In psychoanalysis, the superego represents the moral and ethical aspect of personality. Example sentence: The superego influences our decision-making by guiding us towards socially acceptable actions. Sense 2:2. In philosophy, the superego refers to the part of the mind that acts as a moral guardian. Example sentence: According to Kant, the superego plays a crucial role in the determination of moral duties. Sense 3:3. In popular culture, the term "superego" is sometimes used to describe the voice of reason or conscience. Example sentence: The superhero's superego guided him to always make the right choices for the greater good. Related Products: | ||||
superconducting supercollider superconductivity superconductor supercooling supercritical superdelegate superdelegates superdistribution superego superempowered supererogation supererogatory superfamily superfamily aphidoidea superfamily apoidea superfamily coccoidea superfamily hominoidea
|