Psychological needs: Psychological needs are fundamental human requirements essential for well-being and optimal functioning. In psychology, these often include autonomy (self-determination), competence (mastery and effectiveness), and relatedness (connection with others). See also Autonomy, Self-determination, Social relations, Social identity, Socialization, Communication._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |