Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Pleasure Principle.
Pleasure 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-unpleasure principleAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
reality principleExample Sentences
"Freud's pleasure principle suggests that the main driving force in human behavior is the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain."
"The pleasure principle operates on the basis of immediate gratification of desires, without considering long-term consequences."
"According to the pleasure principle, individuals seek to maximize pleasure and minimize displeasure in their interactions."
"The pleasure principle can be seen in the behavior of infants, who cry when they are uncomfortable and seek comfort to experience pleasure."
"Some argue that the pursuit of happiness is a manifestation of the pleasure principle in adult life."
