Autonomy
From Enpsychopedia
- Consciously developed independence from lower level drives and from some influences of the external environment. Autonomy is possible only as a result of the operation of other dynamisms of the inner psychic milieu, mainly the third factor. (1970)
- A dynamism of inner freedom. It signifies a consciously developed independence from lower drives and from the influences of the external environment. (1972)
References
- Dabrowski, K., with Kawczak, A., & Piechowski, M. (1970). Mental Growth Through Positive Disintegration. London: Gryf Publications. 162-180.
- Dabrowski, K. (1972). Psychoneurosis is Not An Illness. London: Gryf Publications. 289-306.
- Online: http://positivedisintegration.com/glos.htm