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).
The ego is the part of personality responsible for dealing with reality. According to Freud, the ego develops from the id. The ego sees that the impulses of the id are acceptable in the real world. The ego functions in the conscious, preconscious, and unconscious mind.