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definition of magical thinking
noun
the belief that your actions have an effect on the world that isn't actually possible, eg the idea that your team always score when you've gone to put the kettle on, so you can make them score by putting it on
Submitted on 09/01/2011 19:15:00
Definition of magical thinking from the Open Dictionary – a public resource hosted by Macmillan English Dictionary Online
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