Everyday Language and Ego Development (IMAGE) Florida Atlantic University Caption This developmental sequence is illustrated in a single diagram, displaying the words showing the strongest association with each developmental stage. Ego level progresses clockwise, beginning with the lowest (Impulsive) level (in white, at the top of the figure) through intermediate levels including Conformist (yellow) and Conscientious (blue-green) to the combined Autonomous/Integrated stages (purple). Credit Florida Atlantic University Usage Restrictions Credit: Florida Atlantic University License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.