Hormic psychology is the school of psychology that stresses the goal-oriented nature of human behavior. Hormic comes from the Greek word hormaien, meaning 'to begin action'.

Hormic psychology, proposed by philosopher Alfred North Whitehead, emphasizes the importance of goals and purposes in shaping human behavior. It complements traditional psychological perspectives by providing a framework that considers how motivations and intentions influence our actions. By integrating hormic psychology into mainstream psychology, researchers can gain a more holistic understanding of human behavior.

in psychology) the school that stresses the purposive, goal-oriented nature of human behavior. Also called hormism.

The hormic school of psychology, developed by William McDougall, focused on the study of purposive behavior and goal-directed actions in individuals. It emphasized the role of instincts and emotions in shaping behavior and believed that individuals are driven by a combination of inherited tendencies and environmental influences. The school aimed to understand how these factors interact to influence human behavior and experiences.

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 6 words with the pattern -OR-IC. That is, six letter words with 2nd letter O and 3rd letter R and 5th letter I and 6th letter C. In alphabetical order, they are:

aortic

borsic

formic

hormic

nordic

sorbic