Psychological determinism

Psychological determinism is the view that psychological phenomena are determined by factors outside of a person's control.[1]

Daniel Bader discusses two forms of psychological determinism:[2]

  • Orectic psychological determinism is the view that we always act upon our greatest drive. This is often called psychological hedonism, and if the drive is specified for self-interest, psychological egoism.
  • Rational psychological determinism claims that we always act according to our "strongest" or "best" reason.

See also

References

  1. "Psychological determinism". APA Dictionary of Psychology. American Psychological Association. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  2. Bader, Daniel (29 July 2005). "Psychological Determinism". The Lyceum. Retrieved 18 August 2017.


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