Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ideomotor
Adjective
/ˌaɪ.di.əʊˈməʊ.tər/
Definition
Ideomotor refers to actions or movements that are initiated by the mind, often subconsciously, rather than by conscious intention.
Examples
- The ideomotor effect can explain how people move a Ouija board even though they believe they are not actively doing so.
- In therapy, patients may exhibit ideomotor responses to suggestions made by their counselors.
- She demonstrated the ideomotor principle by unconsciously tapping her foot to the rhythm of the music.
Meaning
It describes a phenomenon where a thought or idea leads to a physical movement without deliberate effort.
Synonyms
- Subconscious
- Involuntary
- Unconscious
