redintegration

plural redintegrations

1. rareRestoration to a whole or sound state.
2. obsoletechemistryRestoration of a mixture to its former nature and state.
3. human sciencesThe reinstatement of a memory upon the presentation of a stimulus element that was a part of the stimulus complex that had aroused the event.

   Now all this story might be true. But even if it were, it does not follow that reference to redintegration should be included as part of the definition of ‘motive’.

   1956–1960, R.S. Peters, The Concept of Motivation, Routledge & Kegan Paul (second edition, 1960), chapter ii: “Motives and Motivation”, page 44

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   Is McClelland’s concept of ‘motive’ yet another example of explanation masquerading as analysis? This is obviously so in his definition which includes the reference to redintegration of affect.

   ibidem, page 48