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Apollonian

adj. describing a state of mind that is well ordered, rational, and harmonious (from Apollo, the god of prophecy, music, and healing in Greek mythology). This modern use of the term was originated by Friedrich Nietzsche, who drew a contrast between the Apollonian and the Dionysian sides of human nature.

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symbolic learning theory

symbolic learning theory

a theory that attempts to explain how imagery works in performance enhancement. It suggests that imagery develops and enhances a coding system that creates a mental blueprint of what has to be done to complete an action.