reality principle

re·al·i·ty prin·ci·ple

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Definitions of reality principle words

noun reality principle the motivating force or mechanism by which the child, who has previously sought immediate gratification of all wishes, realizes that gratification must sometimes be deferred or forgone. 1
noun reality principle control of behaviour by the ego to meet the conditions imposed by the external world 0
noun reality principle the adjustment of the mental activity of a mature individual to meet the unavoidable demands of one's environment, as by postponing immediate pleasure 0

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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