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ego-syntonic vs. ego-dystonic

ego-syntonic

[ee-goh-sin-ton-ik, eg-oh-] / ˈi goʊ sɪnˈtɒn ɪk, ˈɛg oʊ- /

adjective

Psychiatry.

of or relating to aspects of one's behavior or attitudes viewed as acceptable and consistent with one's fundamental personality and beliefs (ego-dystonic ).

ego-dystonic

[ee-goh-dis-ton-ik, eg-oh-] / ˈi goʊ dɪsˈtɒn ɪk, ˈɛg oʊ- /

adjective

Psychiatry.

of or relating to aspects of one's behavior or attitudes viewed as inconsistent with one's fundamental beliefs and personality (ego-syntonic ).