Superego

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.

Year introduced: 1968

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Tree Number(s): F01.752.747.859, F02.739.794.881

MeSH Unique ID: D013475

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