role-playing

[ rohl-pley-ing ]

noun

1. a method of instruction or psychotherapy aimed at changing attitudes and behavior, in which participants act out designated roles relevant to real-life situations.
2. the modifying of a person's behavior to accord with a desired personal image, as to impress others or conform to a particular environment.

role-playing

noun

1. See psychodrama
   psychol activity in which a person imitates, consciously or unconsciously, a role uncharacteristic of himself See also psychodrama

Word History and Origins

Origin of role-playing¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Which is why we play around with identity in Season 2, role playing and him moving from job to job.

From The Daily Beast

However, “Bashir”—not his real name—has been in the pirate role-playing trade a long time.

From The Daily Beast

Is the popular role-playing game having problems with its monetary policy?

From The Daily Beast

Baum asked whether these criteria also fit some of the chats deemed to be just role-playing.

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“Compared to those, this looks like a very rich role-playing game experience,” Gaudiosi said.

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I am going to relate another example which I hope will help you understand the role-playing technique for self-hypnosis.

From Project Gutenberg

This same pattern is precisely what you are to follow in using the role-playing technique.

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If, after several weeks, you should still not be successful, use the role-playing technique.

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