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<blockquote class="definition">The '''reality principle''' is a concept in psychoanalytic theory, originally developed by [[Sigmund Freud]]. It refers to the ability of the mind to assess the external world and adapt behavior based on the constraints of reality, as opposed to acting purely on instinctual desires or immediate gratification, which is governed by the [[Pleasure Principle]]. Seeing/sensing  reality for what it is enhances the survivability of the organism.
The '''Reality Principle''' is a [[Bodily Algorithm]] of the [[Physical Unit]], specifically the [[Bodily Ego]].</blockquote>
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==List of Terms Coined or Defined by Sigmund Freud==
==Sigmund Freud Terms==


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==Related LP Terms==


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==Non-LP Related Terms==


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==Notes==
==Notes==


The reality principle is a powerful [[Driving Tendency]] designed and implemented to ensure the Physical Unit seeks conditions that support survival. Other aspects of the Physical Unit were designed in support of this drive.
The reality principle is a [[Bodily Algorith]], or at least part of one observed by Freud. Specifically, it is part of the body's [[Needs Algorithm]], a set of instinctual programs that drives the body towards satisfaction of the [[Seven Essential Needs]], in this case to meet the body's [[Cognitive Needs]] (see [[Seven Essential Needs]]) to know and understand by perceiving reality. The body is driven to perceive reality, as it is because pecieving reality facilitate survivability.
 
Note that salutatory driving tendencies may be subverted by [[Conditioning]] and/or [[Ideology]]. Unless the Physical Unit is under severe threat or attack, the Bodily Ego will typically use thought to guide action. The Pleasure Principle may be thus circumvented by ideological statements, like "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger," that suggest pain is salutatory. In situations where ideology has corrupted basic common sense, damage to the physical unit may occur, damage may accumulate, and [[Pathology]] may be the short, and certainly will be the long term, result.


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Latest revision as of 12:54, 23 October 2024

The reality principle is a concept in psychoanalytic theory, originally developed by Sigmund Freud. It refers to the ability of the mind to assess the external world and adapt behavior based on the constraints of reality, as opposed to acting purely on instinctual desires or immediate gratification, which is governed by the Pleasure Principle. Seeing/sensing reality for what it is enhances the survivability of the organism.

Sigmund Freud Terms

Pleasure Principle, Reality Principle

Bodily Algorithms

Bodily Algorithm > Attachment Algorithm, Connection Algorithm, Needs Algorithm, Pleasure Principle

Related LP Terms

Reality Principle >

Non-LP Related Terms

Reality Principle >

Notes

The reality principle is a Bodily Algorith, or at least part of one observed by Freud. Specifically, it is part of the body's Needs Algorithm, a set of instinctual programs that drives the body towards satisfaction of the Seven Essential Needs, in this case to meet the body's Cognitive Needs (see Seven Essential Needs) to know and understand by perceiving reality. The body is driven to perceive reality, as it is because pecieving reality facilitate survivability.

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