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ego-syntonic vs. ego-dystonic

[ ee-goh-sin-ton-ik, eg-oh- ]
adjective
  1. of or relating to aspects of one's behavior or attitudes viewed as acceptable and consistent with one's fundamental personality and beliefs (contrasted with ego-dystonic).
[ ee-goh-dis-ton-ik, eg-oh- ]
adjective
  1. of or relating to aspects of one's behavior or attitudes viewed as inconsistent with one's fundamental beliefs and personality (contrasted with ego-syntonic).

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