Development instinct
From Enpsychopedia
DEVELOPMENTAL INSTINCT, instinct of a most general and basic nature, a "mother instinct" in relation to all other instincts; the source (in nucleus) of all developmental forces of an individual. It finds its expression particularly in such dynamisms as dissatisfaction with oneself, feelings of inferiority towards oneself, the third factor, inner psychic transformation, disposing and directing center at a higher level, autonomy and authentism, personality ideal. It acts differently at different stages of development, pushing the individual towards higher and higher developmental levels. It operates with variable intensity in most human individuals; among those with the ability for accelerated development it takes the form of education-of-oneself and autopsychotherapy. Some individuals, e.g oligophrenics, imbeciles, idiots, do not have the developmental instinct. (1970)
The source of all mental developmental forces of the individual. It is absent in mental retardation and psychopathy. (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