The Ego (Psychoanalytic Theory) This is a key concept in Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory. It's the part of the personality that mediates between the id (primitive desires) and the superego (moral conscience). The ego operates on the reality principle, aiming to satisfy the id's desires in a realistic and socially acceptable way. It's responsible for our sense of self, our ability to reason, and our control over our impulses. <lora:detailed_notrigger:0.8> <lora:DetailedEyes_V3:1>