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autistic thinking

narcissistic, egocentric thought processes, such as fantasizing and daydreaming, that have little or no relation to reality. It is similar to dereistic thinking (see dereism), but the emphasis is on self-absorption rather than disconnection from reality. The term is highly inaccurate and misleading regarding the characteristics of autism.

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February 17th 2025

binocular suppression

binocular suppression

the ability of stimulation through one eye to inhibit the response or sensitivity to stimulation through the other eye. See binocular rivalry.