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