Referring to aspects of a person’s behavior, thoughts, and attitudes that are viewed by the self as acceptable and consistent with the total personality and sense of self. Contrast with ego-dystonic.
To something that is consistent with the individual’s self-image.
In accordance with an individual’s inherent sense of identity, as opposed to being discordant or foreign to one’s self-perception. Ego-syntonic attributes are commonly observed in patients diagnosed with personality disorders.