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Pleasure-Pain Principle.
Pleasure-Pain Principle - as a noun
(psychoanalysis) the governing principle of the id; the principle that an infant seeks gratification and fails to distinguish fantasy from reality
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pleasure-unpleasure principlepleasure principleExample Sentences
"According to Freud, the pleasure-pain principle is the instinctual seeking of pleasure and avoidance of pain."
"The pleasure-pain principle suggests that human behavior is primarily motivated by the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain."
"The pleasure-pain principle dictates that individuals will act in ways to maximize pleasure and minimize pain."
"Children often operate according to the pleasure-pain principle, seeking immediate gratification and avoiding discomfort."
"The pleasure-pain principle is a fundamental concept in psychology, explaining basic motivations and drives."
