In psychoanalytic therapy, spontaneous, uncensored verbalization by the patient of whatever comes to mind.
Consists of a person relating to a therapist any thoughts that come to mind. A method used in psychoanalytic therapy.
In psychoanalysis, technique intended to reveal what is carried in the unconscious, whereby a person says spontaneously whatever comes to mind, especially in giving the first word or thought that occurs when a word cue is given.
A technique in which the patient is encouraged to pursue a particular train of ideas as they enter consciousness.
A psychoanalytic technique in which the therapist encourages the patient to follow a specific line of thought and ideas as they enter his or her consciousness.
The trend of thoughts when one is not under mental restraint or direction.