ego ideal

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • (psychoanalysis) the part of the ego that contains an ideal of personal excellence toward which a person strives: In psychoanalytic theory, the ego ideal is a component of the psyche that represents the internalized standards of perfection, goals, and moral values that an individual aspires to achieve. It serves as a model for one's aspirations and self-judgment.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • According to Freud, the ego ideal is formed through the internalization of parental and societal standards.
  • Her strong ego ideal drove her to pursue a career in humanitarian work.
  • A discrepancy between one's actual self and one's ego ideal can lead to feelings of inadequacy.

Advanced Usage

• "to measure oneself against one's ego ideal": to compare one's achievements or behavior to one's internal standards of perfection.
  • He constantly measures himself against his ego ideal, which is a source of both motivation and anxiety.

Variants and Related Words

• Superego (n): In psychoanalysis, the part of the personality that acts as a critical conscience, incorporating social standards and morality. The ego ideal is often considered a component of the superego.
  • The superego, which includes the conscience and the ego ideal, develops during childhood.

Synonyms

• Ideal self: The self that an individual aspires to be.
• Personal ideal: An individual's conception of perfection or excellence.

Related Phrases

• "to live up to one's ego ideal": to succeed in meeting one's own internal standards of excellence.
  • Despite his success, he felt he could never quite live up to his ego ideal.

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Noun

1. (psychoanalysis) the part of the ego that contains an ideal of personal excellence toward which a person strives