ABSTRACT
This chapter builds on the material presented in Chapter 1 and represents a further elaboration and integration of those efforts to continue an open dialogue in order to deepen our understanding and clarify the basics. Thus this chapter will discuss the two basic psychological priorities derived from our biological heritage. These two priorities are (1) the need to maintain psychic coherence and (2) the need to be an active agent in bringing about desired goals. Each priority will be discussed in detail with supporting evidence. This approach may challenge many existing beliefs and theories, but it is in accordance with the more recent findings of neuroscience.
