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Psychic structure

F Schwartz

    The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study defines psychic structure using psychological terms, differentiating between enduring personality aspects and generated meaningful content. It clarifies that psychic structures are functional organizations, not mere end products of behavior.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Cognitive Science
    • Philosophy of Mind

    Background:

    • The concept of psychic structure is central to understanding personality and mental processes.
    • Existing definitions often lack clarity or rely on physicalistic metaphors.
    • Distinguishing between psychic structure and content is crucial for theoretical coherence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define psychic structure in strictly psychological terms.
    • To differentiate between structured functions and structured contents.
    • To explore the implications of this definition for understanding mental processes and adaptation.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of psychic structure.
    • Distinction between functional organization and content generation.

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  • Application of the definition to specific theoretical problems.

    • Main Results:

    • Psychic structure defined as a functional organization generating meaningful content.
    • Structured functions are dynamic systems; contents are end products.
    • Structure formation transforms temporal sequences into units of experience and action.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed definition clarifies the role of meaning in psychic structure.
    • It avoids recourse to physicalistic theories of energy and force.
    • The concept's systemic relevance and heuristic value are demonstrated.