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visual perception

the awareness of visual sensations that arises from the interplay between the physiology of the visual system and the internal and external environments of the observer.

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emotional reeducation

emotional reeducation

psychotherapy focused on modifying the client’s attitudes, feelings, and reactions by helping him or her gain insight into emotional conflicts and self-defeating behavior arising from affective disturbance or disorder. Typical objectives are an increase in self-confidence, sociability, and self-reliance. The methods used include group discussions, personal counseling, relationship therapy, and self-exploration.