erotic instinct

1. in psychoanalytic theory, the sex drive or libido.

2. Eros, or the life instinct.

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Psychology term of the day

December 23rd 2024

cognitive vulnerability

cognitive vulnerability

a set of beliefs or attitudes thought to make a person vulnerable to emotional disorders such as depression and anxiety. Examples include perfectionism, dependence, and sociotropy.