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autosuggestion

American  
[aw-toh-suhg-jes-chuhn, -suh-] / ˌɔ toʊ səgˈdʒɛs tʃən, -sə- /

noun

Psychology.
  1. suggestion arising from oneself, as the repetition of verbal messages as a means of changing behavior.


autosuggestion British  
/ ˌɔːtəʊsəˈdʒɛstʃən /

noun

  1. a process of suggestion in which the person unconsciously supplies or consciously attempts to supply the means of influencing his own behaviour or beliefs

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of autosuggestion

First recorded in 1885–90; auto- 1 + suggestion

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Their invaluable suggestions provided the basis for continually improved material and helped to certify that the books are ready for use.

From Textbooks • Mar. 27, 2020

I am indebted to T. Perry for his critical reading of the manuscript and his invaluable suggestions to improve it.

From Nature • Sep. 18, 2013

The invaluable suggestions of real practical purpose, the organic dignity of integrated habit and necessity, the safety of tradition, the spiritual weightiness of genuine message, all these elements of creative power are lacking.

From Laurus Nobilis Chapters on Art and Life by Lee, Vernon

To Professor A. Howry Espenshade are due many thanks for invaluable suggestions and advice, and for a careful reading of the greater part of the manuscript.

From Practical Argumentation by Pattee, George K.

The latter has been good enough to read the entire manuscript, making invaluable suggestions and criticisms.

From Benign Stupors A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type by MacCurdy, John T. (John Thompson)

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