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affirmation

Etymology: L, affirmare, to make firm

(in psychology) autosuggestion, the point at which a tendency toward positive reaction or belief is observed by the therapist.

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affirmation,

n 1. in psychotherapy, reflection on one's positive qualities when confronted with a challenge to self-esteem.
2. a verbal component of yoga practice in which positive words are spoken by an instructor in order to assist an individual to leave behind subconscious negativity.