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| − | 1. The [[self]], especially as distinct from the {{Wiki|world}} and other selves. | + | 1. The [[self]], especially as distinct from the {{Wiki|world}} and other selves. |
| − | 2. In {{Wiki|psychoanalysis}}, the division of the {{Wiki|psyche}} that is conscious, most immediately controls [[thought]] and behavior, and is most in touch with {{Wiki|external}} {{Wiki|reality}}. | + | 2. In {{Wiki|psychoanalysis}}, the division of the {{Wiki|psyche}} that is {{Wiki|conscious}}, most immediately controls [[thought]] and behavior, and is most in touch with {{Wiki|external}} {{Wiki|reality}}. |
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| − | a. An | + | a. An[[ exaggerated sense]] of [[self-importance]]; [[conceit]]. |
| − | b. Appropriate pride in oneself; self-esteem. | + | b. [[Appropriate pride in oneself]]; [[self-esteem]]. |
| − | 1. the [[self]] of an individual person; the conscious subject | + | 1. the [[self]] of an individual person; the [[conscious subject]] |
| − | 2. (Psychoanalysis) | + | 2. ({{Wiki|Psychoanalysis}}) the [[conscious mind]], based on [[perception]] of the environment from {{Wiki|birth}} onwards: responsible for modifying the antisocial {{Wiki|instincts}} of the id and itself modified by the conscience (superego) |
| − | 3. one's image of oneself; {{Wiki|morale}} to boost one's [[ego]] | + | 3. one's image of oneself; {{Wiki|morale}} to boost one's [[ego]] |
| − | 4. egotism; conceit | + | 4. [[egotism]]; [[conceit]] |
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Revision as of 06:19, 31 July 2013
1. The self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves.
2. In psychoanalysis, the division of the psyche that is conscious, most immediately controls thought and behavior, and is most in touch with external reality.
3.
a. Anexaggerated sense of self-importance; conceit.
b. Appropriate pride in oneself; self-esteem.
1. the self of an individual person; the conscious subject
2. (Psychoanalysis) the conscious mind, based on perception of the environment from birth onwards: responsible for modifying the antisocial instincts of the id and itself modified by the conscience (superego)
3. one's image of oneself; morale to boost one's ego
4. egotism; conceit
