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Ideomotor phenomenon
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The ideomotor phenomenon is a psychological phenomenon wherein a subject makes motions unconsciously. Also called ideomotor response and abbreviated to IMR, it is a concept in hypnosis and psychologic
An example of table-turning in 19th century France. A circle of participants press their hands against a table, and the ideomotor effect causes the ta
An example of table-turning in 19th century France. A circle of participants press their hands against a table, and the ideomotor effect causes the table to tilt in such a way as to produce a written message, in a manner similar to a ouija board.
The Charlie Charlie challenge relies on the ideomotor phenomenon to produce answers to questions provided by its participants — the breathing from the
The Charlie Charlie challenge relies on the ideomotor phenomenon to produce answers to questions provided by its participants — the breathing from the participants anticipating a result causes the top pencil to rotate towards an answer
Ouija
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The Ouija, also known as a Ouija board, spirit board, talking board, or witch board, is a flat board marked with the letters of the Latin alphabet, the numbers 0–9, the words "yes", "no", and occasion
Ideomotor phenomenon
…without the person consciously deciding to take action. The effects of automatic writing, dowsing, facilitated communication, applied kinesiology, and ouija boards have been attributed to the phenomenon. The associated term "ideo-dynamic response" (or "reflex") applies to a wider domain, and extends to the…
Norman Rockwell cover of the May 1, 1920 issue of The Saturday Evening Post, showing a Ouija board in use
Norman Rockwell cover of the May 1, 1920 issue of The Saturday Evening Post, showing a Ouija board in use
A model of a scene depicting divination
A model of a scene depicting divination
Wang Chongyang, founder of the Quanzhen School, depicted in Changchun Temple, Wuhan
Wang Chongyang, founder of the Quanzhen School, depicted in Changchun Temple, Wuhan
Ouija board painted on a two-story building in downtown Austin, Texas
Ouija board painted on a two-story building in downtown Austin, Texas