In stage one, however, escape is blocked by the reality principle.

But the reality principle asserted itself as soon as the new law came into force.

Forty million baby boomers have finally come face-to-face with the reality principle.

He's being a good dad to Jessica and some sort of reality principle to Joey.

Like all dreams, his operated outside of what Freud called the reality principle.

How many people, like Kongrosian, could break with the reality principle?

The ego is governed by the 'reality principle', or a practical approach to the world.

The reality principle forces the mind to consider the risks, requirements and outcomes of various decisions.

Most adults have developed the capacity for the reality principle in their ego.

If the reality principle fails to develop, a different dynamic takes its place.