principle of constancy

principle of constancy

in classical psychoanalytic theory, the idea that all mental processes tend toward a state of equilibrium and the stability of the inorganic state. Also called constancy law; law of constancy. See also death instinct; nirvana principle.

Related Terms

persistent depressive disorder

persistent depressive disorder see dysthymic disorder.

safe sex

safe sex sexual activity in which the exchange of bodily fl...

nosogenesis

nosogenesis n. see pathogenesis.

malpractice

malpractice n. professional misconduct or negligent behavio...

unconscious homosexuality

unconscious homosexuality see latent homosexuality.

extrastriate visual area

extrastriate visual area any of the visually responsive reg...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter P

Browse 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