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Hormic Psychology.
Hormic Psychology - as a noun
Psychology concerned with the purposive factor or force in behavior.
Example: "Opposing behaviourism, he argued that behaviour was generally goal-oriented and purposive, an approach he called hormic psychology."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hormismExample Sentences
"The concept of hormic psychology suggests that behavior is driven by the pursuit of specific goals."
"A key principle of hormic psychology is that behavior is purposeful and directed towards specific aims."
"According to hormic psychology, the goals a person sets influence their thoughts, emotions, and actions."
"One application of hormic psychology is in understanding how individuals prioritize their goals."
"The study of hormic psychology can shed light on why individuals make certain choices in pursuit of their objectives."
