Visual thinking
Different authors, theories and fields report influences between language and thought. Many point out, by commonsense, we think in the language we speak.
Aaron Beck claims our emotions and behavior is formed by internal dialogue.We can change ourselves by learning to challenge, refute our own thoughts. Skilful use of language patterns can influence your own thoughts and behavior, but other's, too.
Controversial in that the general public is uneasy with subliminal manipulation. Linguistics programs have been accepted by the business community, but is it sinister?
These programs parallel mind control and research from Pavlov and B.F. Skinner whose work placed little value on free will.
In The Mind's Eye, Thomas West studies of great, fascinating minds of the 20th century including Edison, Churchill, Farady, Tesla and Einstein.
Theorist Linda Kreger Silverman says less than 30% use visual/spatial thinking, others think in combination with words, or words, alone. Silverman says of the percentage, an even smaller percentage would use this style over and above all other forms of thinking and can be said to be 'true' picture thinkers like Einstein.
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