Find over 25,000 psychological definitions


dynamic calculus

a model of motivation based on measurements of innate drives (ergs) and sentiments. [proposed by Raymond B. Cattell]

Browse dictionary by letter

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Psychology term of the day

January 28th 2025

ego analysis

ego analysis

psychoanalytic techniques directed toward discovering the strengths and weaknesses of the ego and uncovering its defenses against unacceptable impulses. See also ego strength; ego weakness.