Systematic evaluation of ego functions for the assessment of analysability has been discussed. In concentrating on these aspects of the personality, evaluation of superego factors and, to some extent, drive factors have not been considered. Similarly, reality factors, specific maturational phase or general life situation, intelligence, various handicaps such as speech difficulties, hearing difficulties, congruence or incongruence of a given patient with a given psychoanalyst were also not discussed. It is in the nature of a paper that its scope be limited. In no way should this technical consideration be construed as a willingness or suggestion that factors other than ego function assessment should be ignored or considered unimportant, or even, less important.

On the other hand, we suggest that systematic