EGO WEAKNESS

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N., Pam M.S.
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Psychoanalytical theory. The ability of the ego to control impulses and to tolerate frustration, disappointment and stress. Compare ego strength.

EGO WEAKNESS: "Ego weakness is seen in people suffering from anxiety and conflicts."

Related Psychology Terms

  1. EGO STRENGTH
  2. EGO-DYSTONIC
  3. REACTION FORMATION
  4. PSYCHOHISTORY
  5. PROJECTION
  6. STRESS MANAGEMENT
  7. SEXUALITY
  8. EGO-SPLITTING
  9. GENERAL FACTOR
  10. RATE LAW
Cite this page: N., Pam M.S., "EGO WEAKNESS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/ego-weakness/ (accessed September 23, 2020).
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