The Mediating ego
The ego is the mediator between the id, the superego, and reality. The ego works out how to meet the id's needs while upholding social reality and the moral standards of the superego.
When there is a balance between the id, ego, and superego, Freud claimed that it resulted in a healthy personality. If one of the parts of personality dominated over the other, difficulties would result. For example, if the id dominates, a person may act on their impulses and disregard the rules of society.
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