The ego uses processes to mediate demands of the id and demands of the environment.

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The processes used by the ego to mediate the demands of the id and demands of the environment are known as secondary processes. Primary processes refer to the basic, instinctual processes of the id, while tertiary processes refer to higher level thinking and problem solving. Moral processes are related to a sense of right and wrong and ethical decision making, but are not directly involved in mediating the demands of the id and environment.

The Ego Uses Processes to Mediate Demands of the Id