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pleasure principle Definition

pleasure principle

noun

Psychoanalysis the automatic adjustment of the mental activity to secure pleasure, or gratification, and avoid pain, or unpleasantness

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  1. ‹ pleasure
  2. ‹ pleasurable
  3. ‹ pleasing
  4. ‹ pleased
  5. ‹ please
  6. ‹ pleasantry
  7. ‹ pleasantly
  8. ‹ pleasant
  9. ‹ pleasance
  10. ‹ pleadings
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