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).
Ego, self-centered, arrogant; fixed, stubborn, persistant; artistic or creative expression as a vehicle for revealing âwho I amâ; needs to be a center of attention, requires acknowledgment and approval, likes to be noticed and appreciated (âego-strokesâ); personal integrity, true to self, honorable, trustworthy; kingly, self-assured, confident.