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mental practice

the use of imagery to practice a specific skill whereby the performance of a task (e.g., a double lutz in figure skating) is visualized but not carried out.

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November 21st 2024

character disorder

character disorder

formerly, in psychoanalysis, an alternative name for personality disorder.