pleasure principle

pleas·ure prin·ci·ple

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Definitions of pleasure principle words

noun pleasure principle an automatic mental drive or instinct seeking to avoid pain and to obtain pleasure. 1
noun pleasure principle the idea that psychological processes and actions are governed by the gratification of needs. It is seen as the governing process of the id, whereas the reality principle is the governing process of the ego 0
noun pleasure principle the automatic adjustment of the mental activity to secure pleasure, or gratification, and avoid pain, or unpleasantness 0

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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