Meaning Of The Word Pleasure principle

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Pleasure principle Meaning

Pleasure principle Definition
Pleasure principle Definition

What's The Definition Of Pleasure principle?

pleasure principle in American English
the automatic adjustment of the mental activity to secure pleasure, or gratification, and avoid pain, or unpleasantness
noun: an automatic mental drive or instinct seeking to avoid pain and to obtain pleasure

pleasure principle in British English
noun: 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

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