Reality Principle
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.
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Pleasure Principle, Reality Principle
Bodily Algorithms
Bodily Algorithm > Attachment Algorithm, Connection Algorithm, Needs Algorithm
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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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