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The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia 10-01-1996 wishful thinking, the viewing of facts or situations according to one's desires or wishes rather than as they exist in reality. It is usually used as an unconscious device to avoid painful or unpleasant feelings. The ideas, procedures and suggestions ...
October 1, 1996; The Mosby Medical Encyclopedia

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