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autosuggestion, autosuggestive
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.
3. A suggestion arising from oneself, as the repetition of verbal messages for changing one's behavior.
4. The process by which someone's perceptions, behavior, or physical condition may be altered by means of his or her power of suggestion; also, sometimes known as "self hypnosis".
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