- Death instincts (Thanatos) : Death instincts (Thanatos ) are the innate drives that are responsible for all of the negative or destructive aspects of behavior. Death instincts refer to the unconscious drive toward decay, destruction, and aggression. Moreover, Death Instinct is the instinct that has death as its goal. It is also sometimes called the Death wish.
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