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Egosyntonicity
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<p>In <a href="/facts/Psychoanalysis/gYCbGpPv">psychoanalysis</a>, egosyntonic behaviors, values, and feelings are in harmony with or acceptable to the needs and goals of the <a href="/facts/Ego%2c_super-ego%2c_and_id/yxkQ1UJQ">ego</a>, or consistent with one's ideal <a href="/facts/Self-image/KWBfB7Yp">self-image</a>. Egodystonic (or <i>ego alien</i>) behaviors are the opposite, referring to thoughts and behaviors (dreams, <a href="/facts/Obsessive%25E2%2580%2593compulsive_disorder/bIhDh4dz">compulsions</a>, desires, etc.) that are conflicting or dissonant with the needs and goals of the ego, or further, in conflict with a person's ideal self-image. </p>