reality principle (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def (psychoanalysis) the governing principle of the ego
def the principle that as a child grows it becomes aware of the real environment and the need to accommodate to it
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Hypernym principle
Domain of synset - TOPIC psychoanalysis, analysis, depth psychology
Antonym reality principle → pleasure principle
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Member of this domain - TOPIC psychoanalysis, analysis, depth psychology
Antonym pleasure principle → reality principle
Hyponym principle

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