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Id, Superego, Ego

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Id - Represents innate desires; it demands immediate satisfaction. Superego - Acts as moral compass; strives for perfection. Ego - Balances conflict between id (pleasure principle) & superego (morality).

AP course connection

Topic 8.8: 8.8 Psychological Perspectives and Treatment of Disorders

Unit 8

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