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self-preservation instinct [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
CONT

Most people, once hurt, will try to avoid a situation that threatens such hurt again. It is the self-preservation instinct, no different than touching fire, feeling it burn and becoming averse to touching it again.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
CONT

Les pulsions d'autoconservation désignent les grands besoins vitaux de l'organisme ou besoins du moi.

Spanish

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