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A '''mental block''' is either a [[Psychological repression|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 |
A '''mental block''' is either a [[Psychological repression|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 disablities or simply a lack of focus. Mental blocks are also often used to describe a temporary inability to recall a name or other information. <ref>{{cite web|last=Langford|first=Tim|title=Cascades School Resources Room|url=http://lebanon.or.schoolwebpages.com/education/school/schoolhistory.php?sectiondetailid=130|publisher=Lebanon Community Schools|accessdate=10/2/11}}</ref> |
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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 disablities or simply a lack of focus. Mental blocks are also often used to describe a temporary inability to recall a name or other information. [1]
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- ^ Langford, Tim. "Cascades School Resources Room". Lebanon Community Schools. Retrieved 10/2/11.
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