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From: daz_rythmn
Date: Thu Mar 7, 2002 4:48pm
Subject: Re: Ideometer effect
For everone else that didn't know(including
me).
the ideomotor effect
The ideomotor effect
refers to involuntary and unconscious motor
behavior. The term "ideomotor action" was coined by
William
Carpenter in 1882 in his explanation for the
movements of dowsing
rods and pendulums by dowsers, and
table turning by spirit
mediums. The movement of
pointers on Ouija boards is also due to
the ideomotor
effect.
Carpenter argued that muscular movement can be
initiated by the
mind independently of volition or
emotions. We may not be aware of
it, but suggestions
can be made to the mind by others or by
observations. Those suggestions can influence the mind and
affect
motor behavior. What is purely physiological,
however, appears to
some to be
paranormal.
Darren
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