Sigmund Freud’s model of the human mind is famous. He divided the psyche into three conflicting components. The superego represents the psychic embodiment of moral principles and norms derived from ...

The term ego is as confusing as any in psychology. Not only is the word itself used to refer to several distinct psychological constructs and processes, but the psychological landscape is littered ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. A new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality explores the ...