ALL meanings of reality principle
re·al·i·ty prin·ci·ple
R r - 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