n. the production of vivid mental representations by the normal processes of thought. Eidetic imagery, more common in children than adults, is the production of images of exceptional clarity, which may be recalled long after being first experienced.
Putting oneself into a receptive hypnotic-like state as a means of stimulating the body’s ability to heal itself.
For example, in one method used to control anxiety symptoms, people are taught muscular relaxation (biofeedback) techniques and learn to summon up calming imagery or pleasant thoughts.... autosuggestion
n. the process of thinking or of having *imagery or ideas. The presence or absence of suicidal ideation is tested as part of every *mental state examination and risk assessment.... ideation
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