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SUPEREGO

\sˈuːpəɹˌiːɡə͡ʊ], \sˈuːpəɹˌiːɡə‍ʊ], \s_ˈuː_p_ə_ɹ_ˌiː_ɡ_əʊ]\

Definitions of SUPEREGO

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(psychoanalysis) that part of the unconscious mind that acts as a conscience

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(psychoanalysis) that part of the unconscious mind that acts as a conscience

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The component of the personality associated with ethics, standards, and self-criticism - the "conscience". It is derived mainly from identification with parents and parent substitutes.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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