Ego-dystonic is the same thing as which term?

• A. Ego-Dystonic
• B. Ego-Syntonic
• C. Ego-Alien
• D. Self-Concept

Answer: (A)

Ego-dystonic describes experiences, thoughts, or behaviors that a person recognizes as unwanted and distressing because they conflict with their self-image. The term reflects distress and incongruence with who the person believes they are, motivating a desire to change. In contrast, ego-syntonic experiences fit with the person’s self-concept and are not distressing; the individual may accept them as part of who they are.

The question asks for the term that means the same thing as ego-dystonic. The only term that equals ego-dystonic is the exact same word itself—there isn’t a distinct synonym that captures the same concept in a different label. The other options describe different ideas: ego-syntonic is the opposite (things that align with self-perception and aren’t distressing), ego-alien isn’t a standard clinical term in this context, and self-concept is a broader construct about one’s overall view of self, not the specific distressing vs. non-distressing quality of particular thoughts or behaviors.