SYMPATHY COMPUTATIONS — Term from SntMaster Dictionary

SYMPATHY COMPUTATIONS

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computations which make the patient "want to b e sick." Sickness has a high survival value, says the reactive mind, s o it tailors up a body to be sick. For example, if a patient had a tough engramic background, then broke his leg and got sympathy, h e thereafter tends to go around with a simulated broken legNarthritis, etc., etc.—Child Dianetics Glossary (app 12.7.90)