autogenics
- noun
- /ˌɔːtəˈdʒɛnɪks/
- Specialized
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autogenia
- By incorporating autogenics into his routine, he learned to relax effectively before taking exams.
- use of autogenics
- effective autogenics
- autogenics involves
Examples
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She practices autogenics every morning to help her manage stress.
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When one is ready to complete the use of autogenics, there is a standard technique that is typically utilized.
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The first of the six steps in autogenics involves finding a quiet place where a minimum of distraction is present.
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Six different hierarchical steps are involved in effective autogenics.
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Autogenics has repeatedly demonstrated effectiveness in the attainment of that goal.
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Autogenics is typically fostered by use of the "autogenic formula" where the individual talks themselves into the process.
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Reasonable control of one's striated muscles (being able to relax) is a necessary prerequisite for success in the use of autogenics.
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For example, several researchers (Williams & Harris, 2006) suggest that lengthy time periods are necessary for effective learning and application of certain stress management techniques such as autogenics and progressive muscle relaxation.
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Many athletes use autogenics to enhance their focus before competition.
Synonyms
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6.3
A way to make yourself very relaxed and focused to change thoughts or feelings
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9.1
To repeat short positive phrases to yourself to change your thoughts and feelings
A method that teaches you to relax your body and mind by saying calming words in your mind
A way to relax your body by using calm thoughts and focusing on body feelings
How Relaxing
Surface Forms
Morphology
autogenics = autogenic (opaque) = auto + gen + ic + s
The change from 'autogenic' to 'autogenics' is a specialized nominalization, and the resulting psychological sense is not fully predictable from the component parts.
Etymology
Autogenics comes from the Greek parts auto- meaning 'self' and -genic meaning 'producing', as in the word generate. So autogenics is a practice of 'producing' calm and relaxation inside yourself through simple mental exercises.