autosuggestion /au·to·sug·ges·tion/ (-sug-jes´chun) self-suggestion; the process by which a person induces in himself an uncritical acceptance of an idea, belief, or opinion.
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autosuggestion
au·to·sug·ges·tion (ô t -s g-j s chn)n. 1. The dwelling upon an idea, thought, or concept, thereby inducing some change in the mental or bodily functions. 2. The process by which a person induces self-acceptance of an opinion, belief, or plan of action. au to·sug·gest v.au to·sug·gesti·bili·ty (--b l-t ) n.au to·sug·gesti·ble adj.au to·sug·gestive (-tv) adj. |
autosuggestion
Etymology: Gk, autos + L, suggerere, to suggest
an idea, thought, attitude, or belief suggested to oneself, often as a formula or incantation, as a means of controlling one's behavior. Compare suggestion.
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Autohypnosis, self-hypnosis Pop psychology The use of hypnosis on oneself. See Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy.
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