Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Pleasure-Unpleasure Principle.
Pleasure-Unpleasure 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-pain principlepleasure principleExample Sentences
"The pleasure-unpleasure principle states that individuals seek pleasure and avoid pain."
"According to the pleasure-unpleasure principle, people are motivated by the anticipation of pleasure and the avoidance of pain."
"The pleasure-unpleasure principle is a concept derived from Freudian psychology."
"The pleasure-unpleasure principle suggests that human behavior is driven by the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of discomfort."
"Parents can use the pleasure-unpleasure principle to guide their children's behavior by rewarding desirable actions and discouraging undesirable ones."
