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REALITY PRINCIPLE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Reality Principle.

Reality Principle - as a noun

(psychoanalysis) the governing principle of the ego; the principle that as a child grows it becomes aware of the real environment and the need to accommodate to it

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
pleasure principle

Example Sentences

"The reality principle is a key concept in psychoanalysis."
"According to Freud, the reality principle helps individuals navigate the demands of the external world."
"The reality principle takes into consideration the constraints of reality when making decisions."
"One should abide by the reality principle to ensure success in life."
"The reality principle promotes adaptation and compromises with reality."
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