| D5.3 | Even when the ego is defensive and lashing out, it seeks to form alliances with like-minded individuals. What would be the reward for this kind of behavior? It is getting the stamp of approval from some and disdain from others. Long story short, the ego always wants something in return. Some will do anything to get a stamp of approval. They can be paraded on TV in shackles to an awaiting squad car. In this case, they may only have their own stamp of approval. Egos are even willing to be the lone voice. They may say that someone deserved the treatment that they themselves handed out. |