key term - Psychological Conflict

Definition

Psychological conflict is synonymous with internal conflict. It describes the mental or emotional struggle that characters experience within themselves.

Related terms

Internal Conflict:

Internal conflict is another term for psychological conflict. It represents the inner struggles characters face within themselves.

External Conflict:

External conflict refers to conflicts that occur between a character and an outside force, such as another character or nature.

Motivation: Motivation refers to the reasons behind a character's actions or behaviors. Psychological conflicts often influence a character's motivations.