ego-syntonic — |ē(ˌ)gō sometimes |e( or |ā( + adjective : compatible with or acceptable to the ego the ego syntonic profanity of a Rabelais George Devereux * * * /ee goh sin ton ik, eg oh /, adj. Psychiatry. of or pertaining to aspects of one s behavior or… … Useful english dictionary
ego-syntonic — /ee goh sin ton ik, eg oh /, adj. Psychiatry. of or pertaining to aspects of one s behavior or attitudes viewed as acceptable and consistent with one s fundamental personality and beliefs (contrasted with ego dystonic). * * * … Universalium
ego-dystonic — Repugnant to or at variance with the aims of the ego and related psychological needs of the individual ( e.g., an obsessive thought or compulsive behavior); the opposite of ego syntonic. SYN: ego alien. [ego + G. dys, bad, + tonos, tension] * * * … Medical dictionary
ego-dystonic — ¦ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ disˈtänik adjective Etymology: ego + dystonia + ic : incompatible with or unacceptable to the ego ego dystonic acts or thoughts J.L.Singer compare ego syntonic in the Dict * * * /ee goh dis ton ik, eg oh /, adj. Psychiatry. of or… … Useful english dictionary
ego-dystonic — /ee goh dis ton ik, eg oh /, adj. Psychiatry. of or pertaining to aspects of one s behavior or attitudes viewed as inconsistent with one s fundamental beliefs and personality (contrasted with ego syntonic). Also, ego alien. * * * … Universalium
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