Ego Strength Flashcards
1
Q
Who used the term “ego strength”?
A
Sigmund Freud used the term ego death.
2
Q
What does the term ego strength refer to?
A
Freud used the term ego strength to refer to the egos ability to function despite the egos duality to function.
3
Q
If the ego remains moderate, what personality emerges?
A
If the ego remains moderate, a well adjusted personality emerges.
4
Q
What is the key to a healthy personality?
A
The key to a healthy personality is a balance between the id, ego, and superego.
5
Q
Referring to ego strength, what did Freud believe an imbalance of a personality could lead to?
A
Freud believed that an imbalance in personality could lead to a maladaptive personality.
