volition (redirected from volitive)

vo·li·tion (v-lshn)

n.

1. The act or an instance of making a conscious choice or decision.

2. A conscious choice or decision.

3. The power or faculty of choosing; the will.

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vo·lition·al adj.

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volition

[vōlish′ən]

Etymology: L, voluntas, inclination

1 the act, power, or state of willing or choosing.

2 the conscious impulse to perform or to abstain from an act. volitional, adj.

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volition

the act or power of willing.

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Patient discussion about volitive.

Q. What resources are available in Seattle, Washington to help with an autistic child?

A. i miss Seattle... here is a link to "Autism Spectrum Treatment and Research (ASTAR) Center". a well know establishment:

http://www.astarcenter.org/