consciousness of freedom

the sense of choice people tend to experience in making decisions and controlling actions in the absence of overt coercion. It may be the intuitive basis for the widespread belief in free will.

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Psychology term of the day

November 23rd 2024

religious delusion

any delusion associated with religious beliefs and grandiose ideas with religious content. Delusional ideation frequently includes beliefs that the individual is the embodiment of a notable religious figure, such as a messiah or prophet, and that he or she possesses special powers, such as the ability to cure all illness. Such beliefs may be a feature of grandiose-type delusional disorder.