What does the term river stage mean? Water science questions and answers, from the USGS Water Science School
According to Sigmund Freud, the ego is part of personality that mediates the demands of the id, the superego and reality. The ego prevents us from acting on our basic urges (created by the id), but also works to achieve a balance with our moral and idealistic standards (created by the superego).
1. regarding everything only in relation to oneself; self-centred; selfish. 2. (Philosophy) philosophy pertaining to a theory in which everything is considered in relation to the self: an egocentric universe. n. a self-centred person; egotist.