noun
- plural of superego; the parts of the mind that act as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and teachers
Usage: psychology
Examples
- The therapist explained how their superegos were causing excessive guilt.
- Children develop their superegos through interactions with authority figures.
- Freud theorized that superegos often conflict with basic desires.
- The study examined how cultural differences affect the formation of superegos.
- Their overactive superegos prevented them from enjoying simple pleasures.
- The psychologist noted that healthy superegos balance moral standards with self-compassion.