Meaning of power of suggestion | Babel Free

Definitions

The idea or theory in which one individual guides the thoughts and behavior of another through a suggestion or a proposal.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“The power of suggestion does not accomplish everything; no more does surgery or medicine or any other agent.”

“In some persons the power of suggestion is naturally strong. They unconsciously use it to good effect. This explains why some men are better politicians than others. Also why some men are "natural born salesmen".”

“Intuitively he perceived the existence and the nature of the subjective mind, and in connection with it the tremendous powers of suggestion.”

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