identity need

in the theory of Erich Fromm, the need to achieve a sense of uniqueness, individuality, and selfhood. Psychological autonomy and the severing of incestuous ties are considered essential for healthy individuality. Unhealthy, spurious individuality is expressed in conformity, a manifestation of the escape from freedom. Compare rootedness.

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

December 21st 2024

seasonal mood disorder

see seasonal affective disorder.