Suggestion

The term suggestion was in 17-18. Introduced century and refers to the manipulative influence of an idea or feeling, with the result that the manipulation is not perceived, or at least at times, is not on call for awareness. Etymologically, it is traceable to the Latin noun suggestio, - onis, which means as much as adding, inspiration or insinuation, or suggerĕre to the Latin verb ( to be managed, slide ).

The psychology understands suggestion - the term was first used by James Braid - influencing the form of feeling, thinking and acting. Boundaries or differences to neighboring areas while hardly discussed. A distinction is made between the auto-suggestion, and the hetero -suggestion, that the influence by themselves or by others. In the topic of hypnosis suggestions put directly acting inspirations through the mesmerizing dar. Post-hypnotic suggestions act, however, only after the hypnosis, usually on a predetermined cue (eg, a word or a gesture ).

A distinction is in any case between an act or result of suggestion, suggestibility. Than willingness of the person to be suggested, and suggestiveness as potential to place a suggestion In this understanding of suggestibility suggestibility can then also known as auto - suggestive - albeit on the basis of an external stimulus - be understood.

The terms " Suggestion" and especially the " suggestibility " are often used as synonyms for will influence, the exercise of power, good faith, suggestibility and weakness of will.

Even before the development of psychoanalysis Josef Breuer took suggestions to cure hysteria. The symptoms are combated in this technique by placing a suggestion, the effect fades over time and the treatment must be renewed.

More everyday effects, in which suggestions may serve as explanation:

• Placebo effect
• Self-fulfilling prophecy
• Advertising

According to the importance of the subduction of the term suggestion is also used in the so-called leading question. It is the goal of the questioner to influence the content of the response directly from the respondents. (Example: You were at the scene - which can cause the answer yes while facing more? . ) This influence may already have facial expressions and gestures, but also take the verbal expression. For example, there are waiters under an old trick, after which the guest can be impacted by a slight nod or shake of the head at the question of whether you should refill it.