EGO WEAKNESS

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N., Sam 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."

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  2. ADOLESCENCE (Theories)
  3. EGO PSYCHOTHERAPY
  4. HEARING
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  6. Identifying Relevant Theories and Models
  7. Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
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  10. DEFENSE MECHANISM (Ego Defense Mechanism)
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "EGO WEAKNESS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/ego-weakness/ (accessed June 28, 2022).

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