What does mental block mean?
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men·tal block
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Princeton's WordNet
block, mental blocknoun
an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension
"I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block"
Wiktionary
mental blocknoun
Repression of painful thoughts.
mental blocknoun
Inability to continue a train of thought.
Wikipedia
Mental block
A mental block is an uncontrollable suppression, or repression of painful or unwanted thoughts/memories. Also can be an inability to continue or complete a train of thought, as in the case of writer's block. In the case of writer's block, many find it helpful to take a break and revisit their topic. Another tactic that is used when people with mental blocks are learning new information is repetition. A similar phenomenon occurs when one cannot solve a problem in mathematics which one would normally consider simple. Mental blocks can be caused by physical disabilities or simply a lack of focus. Mental blocks are also often used to describe a temporary inability to recall a name or other information. A sudden cessation of speech or a thought process without an immediate observable cause, sometimes considered a consequence of repression. Mental blocking can be a coping mechanism for mental illnesses such as hysteria, neurosis, and lack of pathology.
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mental block
A mental block is a psychological obstacle that prevents an individual from understanding a concept, making conclusions, solving problems, or learning new things. It is often characterized by an inability to recall information, think creatively, or focus on a particular task, often due to stress, fatigue, or excessive mental strain.
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Mental block
A mental block is either a repression of painful thoughts, or an inability to continue a train of thought, like in the case of writer's block. A similar phenomenon occurs when one cannot solve a problem in mathematics which one would normally consider simple. In the case of writer's block, many find it helpful to take a break and revisit their topic. Another tactic that is used when people with mental blocks are learning new information is repetition. Mental blocks can be caused by physical disabilities or simply a lack of focus. Mental blocks are also often used to describe a temporary inability to recall a name or other information.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mental block in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mental block in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Translations for mental block
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- mentale BlockadeGerman
- πνευματικό μπλοκGreek
- mental blockIndonesian
- మానసిక బ్లాక్Telugu
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