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Doodlebug

A doodlebug is the common name for the larva of an antlion, a predatory insect belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae within the order Neuroptera. These larvae are wedge-shaped, typically measuring up to ½ inch in length, with prominent sickle-shaped mandibles adapted for capturing and consuming prey.^[1] Found worldwide in dry, sandy environments such as protected overhangs or sheltered soil, doodlebugs engineer funnel-shaped pit traps, often 1 to 2 inches wide, by flicking sand with their heads and bodies to lure ants and other small arthropods into falling to the bottom.^[2]^[1] Doodlebugs exhibit a remarkable life cycle spanning 1 to 3 years in the larval stage, during which they remain subterranean and voraciously feed on captured prey by injecting enzymes to liquefy their victims' bodies before sucking out the nutrients.^[2]^[1] Upon maturation, they spin a silken cocoon in the soil, emerging after about 3 weeks as delicate, winged adults resembling damselflies, with wingspans up to 2 inches and translucent wings marked by veins.^[2] These adults are nocturnal, feeding on pollen, nectar, or small insects, and live for roughly one month before laying eggs in sandy areas to restart the cycle.^[1] Ecologically, doodlebugs play a beneficial role as natural predators, helping control populations of pest ants and other ground-dwelling insects without posing any threat to humans or crops.^[2] In regions like Florida, where over 20 species occur, they are particularly common in coastal and sandy habitats.^[2] The term "doodlebug" may also refer secondarily to certain divining tools or historical nicknames for devices like the World War II V-1 flying bomb, but its primary entomological usage dates back to at least 1866.^[3]

Animals

Antlions

Antlion larvae, belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae within the order Neuroptera, are squat, robust predators characterized by their grayish-brown, mottled coloration, slightly hairy exoskeletons with armor-like plating, and prominent sickle-shaped mandibles used for capturing prey.^[4] These larvae, often reaching lengths of up to 1.2 cm, possess a flattened, oval body with short legs and a large head, enabling them to burrow effectively into loose substrates.^[5] In North American English, they are commonly known as "doodlebugs" due to the irregular, track-like patterns they create in sand while moving and excavating.^[6] The predatory behavior of antlion larvae centers on constructing conical pits in sandy or loose soil to ambush prey, primarily ants and other small insects.^[7] Positioned at the pit's bottom with only their mandibles exposed, the larvae remain motionless until an insect tumbles in, at which point they fling sand with their heads to hasten the prey's fall and prevent escape.^[5] Once seized, the larvae pierce the victim with their hollow mandibles, injecting digestive enzymes and venom to liquefy internal tissues, which are then sucked out, leaving behind an empty exoskeleton.^[4] This ambush strategy makes antlions effective natural pest controllers, posing no threat to humans as they cannot sting or bite effectively.^[7] The life cycle of Myrmeleontidae undergoes complete metamorphosis, with the larval stage dominating at 1 to 3 years, depending on food availability and environmental conditions.^[8] Females lay eggs singly in dry, sandy soil, from which larvae hatch and immediately begin pit construction, molting several times as they grow.^[6] After reaching maturity, the larva forms a cocoon of sand and silk for pupation, lasting about a month, before emerging as a winged adult resembling a small damselfly with a slender body, clubbed antennae, and four veined wings spanning up to 65 mm.^[7] Adults, which live for roughly 4 weeks, are poor fliers but feed on nectar and pollen, often active at dusk in warm months.^[5] Antlions thrive in arid, sandy habitats worldwide, with over 2,000 species distributed across dry regions, including deserts, dunes, and sheltered spots like under buildings or at tree bases.^[5] In North America, more than 100 species occur north of Mexico, favoring loose, powdery soils in areas such as the southwestern U.S., Midwest, and coastal plains.^[6] They are particularly abundant in warm, dry environments but can adapt to cooler, shaded microhabitats.^[7] The term "doodlebug" for antlion larvae originated in 19th-century U.S. folklore, inspired by the insect's erratic, backward-walking movements and the doodle-like trails it leaves in sand while scouting pit locations.^[9] This name gained traction through regional stories and literature, such as Mark Twain's references in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, where doodlebugs were invoked in children's chants to reveal hidden objects, reflecting their cultural role in American rural traditions.^[6]

Other insects

In various regions, insects beyond antlion larvae have been colloquially known as "doodlebugs," often due to their burrowing or erratic behaviors.^[10] One prominent example is the common cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha), a species of scarab beetle native to Europe. The larvae, known as white grubs, are C-shaped and spend three to five years underground, feeding on the roots of grasses, crops, and trees, which can cause significant agricultural damage by severing plant roots and leading to wilting or death of vegetation.^[11] Adults, reaching up to 3 cm in length with reddish-brown bodies and fan-like antennae, emerge in late spring, typically May, and are nicknamed "Maybugs" or "doodlebugs" in the UK and Ireland for their clumsy, buzzing flight that often results in collisions with lights or windows.^[12] These beetles feed on tree leaves during their short adult phase of four to six weeks, further impacting forestry and orchards.^[11] In the United States, particularly in Appalachian dialects, the term "doodlebug" has been applied to certain ground-dwelling scarab beetles or their larvae, such as those resembling June bugs (Phyllophaga spp.), noted for their burrowing habits that create small holes and trails in soil.^[13] For instance, in parts of South Carolina and North Carolina, informants describe a green-and-red beetle similar to but smaller than a June bug, which digs into the ground and is also called a tumblebug, evoking the whimsical, doodling paths of its movement.^[13] Ecologically, cockchafer grubs play a dual role: while their tunneling can incidentally improve soil structure, they are primarily regarded as pests in agriculture and horticulture due to root-feeding that affects crops like potatoes, cereals, and turf.^[11]^[14] Adult cockchafers contribute to defoliation, with historical outbreaks prompting control measures; in some European traditions, folklore such as children's songs or chants reflected attempts to predict or mitigate swarms, though modern management relies on biological agents like nematodes.^[15] The cockchafer's distribution is centered in temperate Europe, from the UK and Ireland across to central and eastern regions, with periodic population booms every few years due to their long larval stage.^[10] The etymology of "doodlebug" for these and similar insects likely derives from "doodle," implying aimless scribbling or erratic motion, combined with "bug" as a general term for insects, capturing the beetle's haphazard flight or larval trails— a usage appearing in English dialects by the 19th century.^[3] In contrast, U.S. regional terms trace to 19th-century folk nomenclature, emphasizing burrowing behaviors in local beetle populations.^[13]

Entertainment

Films

"Doodlebug" is a 1997 short psychological thriller film written, directed, and produced by Christopher Nolan during his university days at University College London.^[16] The three-minute black-and-white 16mm production stars Jeremy Theobald as a paranoid man in a rundown London apartment who frantically pursues and attempts to squash an elusive insect-like creature scurrying across the floor.^[17] As the tension builds, the "bug" is revealed to be a miniature doppelgänger of the protagonist himself, leading to a surreal twist where a larger version of the man emerges to crush him underfoot, emphasizing themes of self-persecution and recursive identity.^[18] The film's title draws on the "doodlebug" as an insect metaphor, symbolizing the protagonist's obsessive and ultimately self-destructive hunt.^[19] Shot on a micro-budget in London with natural lighting and minimal resources, the film was produced by Nolan's future wife and longtime collaborator Emma Thomas.^[17] Nolan handled cinematography himself, employing innovative forced-perspective techniques to create the film's striking visual effects, such as the scaled doppelgängers, which were praised for their ingenuity despite the constraints.^[16] The narrative's exploration of obsession, reality versus nightmare, and paradoxical self-destruction foreshadows recurring motifs in Nolan's later works, including the fragmented identity in Memento (2000) and the multiverse-like layers in Inception (2010).^[20] Upon release, "Doodlebug" received acclaim for its concise storytelling and atmospheric tension, drawing comparisons to David Lynch's surrealism, particularly Eraserhead, through its industrial sound design and unsettling visuals.^[16] As a student project, it lacked theatrical distribution or box office earnings but screened at film festivals and gained a cult following, especially after Nolan's mainstream success.^[19] It has since been included in compilations like the Criterion Collection release of Nolan's Following (1998) and remains a key early example of his puzzle-box narrative style.^[20]

Literature and comics

In literature, "Doodlebug: A Novel in Doodles" is a middle-grade novel by Karen Romano Young, published in 2010 by Feiwel & Friends, an imprint of Macmillan Publishers.^[21] The story is narrated through the illustrated notebook of protagonist Doreen "Dodo" Bussey, a middle-school girl with ADHD who adopts the nickname Doodlebug during her family's relocation from Los Angeles to San Francisco.^[22] Dodo uses doodling as a primary means of processing the upheaval, including adjusting to a new school, forming friendships, and navigating family tensions with her sister Momo, ultimately finding self-reinvention and focus through her artwork despite resistance from some teachers.^[22] In comics, Doodlebug is a minor villain in the DC Universe, debuting as Daedalus Boch in the 2003 miniseries Arkham Asylum: Living Hell #1, written by Dan Slott with art by Ryan Sook.) Boch, a deranged artist compelled by hallucinatory visions to recreate them on any surface—including public buildings and people—adopts the Doodlebug persona, donning a mask inspired by the antlion insect to conceal his identity while committing acts of vandalism and ritualistic violence in Gotham City. His erratic behavior leads to incarceration in Arkham Asylum, where he features prominently in the series' exploration of inmate dynamics, though he meets his demise in issue #6; subsequent appearances are limited, integrating him sporadically into Batman-related titles as a symbol of obsessive creativity turned criminal.^[23] Both works employ "Doodlebug" to evoke playful yet unpredictable personas tied to artistic expression amid personal turmoil: the novel highlights doodling as a therapeutic tool for coping with change and neurodiversity, earning praise for its innovative format and representation of alternative learning styles, while the comic character embodies urban mischief through destructive artistry, underscoring themes of compulsion and notoriety in the Batman mythos.^[21]^[24]

Transportation

Aircraft

The McDonnell Doodlebug was a two-seat, low-wing monoplane designed and built by aeronautical engineer James Smith McDonnell in 1929 as his first original aircraft project.^[25] Intended as an entry in the Guggenheim Safe Aircraft Competition, sponsored by the Daniel Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics, the aircraft emphasized safety innovations to address the high accident rates in early aviation by incorporating features for enhanced stability and low-speed handling.^[26] The design featured a metal structure with fabric covering, a tandem open cockpit configuration, and strut-braced wings equipped with full-span automatic leading-edge slots and large slotted flaps to prevent stalls and enable short takeoffs and landings.^[27] These elements allowed the Doodlebug to achieve a landing speed as low as 43 mph, a significant reduction from the 60 mph typical of contemporary aircraft without such aids, thereby improving crash resistance and pilot control during critical phases of flight.^[27] Powered by a 110 hp Warner Scarab seven-cylinder radial engine, the Doodlebug had a wingspan of 35 feet, a length of 21 feet 4 inches, and a top speed of 110 mph, making it suitable for personal or "flivver" flying by amateurs.^[25] The wide-track landing gear with long oleo struts further contributed to its stability on rough fields, aligning with the competition's criteria for reliable powerplants, structural soundness, and recovery from abnormal flight conditions.^[28] McDonnell, working with a small team of two engineers, completed construction in a rented garage in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, reflecting the experimental nature of early 20th-century aviation prototyping.^[29] The aircraft's first flight occurred on November 15, 1929, at Mitchell Field, New York, too late for the main competition deadline but under an extension granted by organizers.^[29] During a demonstration flight, a stabilizer failure caused a crash landing, injuring McDonnell but validating the design's inherent stability as he was able to glide safely to the ground.^[28] Despite not winning the $100,000 prize—awarded to the Curtiss Tanager—the Doodlebug demonstrated promising safe handling characteristics and was subsequently toured across the United States and Canada, logging over 26,000 miles in 1930 to showcase its potential for accessible personal aviation.^[25]^[30] In 1931, it was sold to the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) for wind-tunnel testing of its slot and flap systems, contributing data to later aircraft developments as documented in NACA Technical Note No. 398.^[27] Only one example was built, and the project was not commercialized due to the onset of the Great Depression, though it laid foundational experience for McDonnell's later founding of the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation in 1939.^[29] The nickname "Doodlebug" derived from the insect's erratic, hopping movements, evoking the aircraft's distinctive short, bouncy takeoffs and landings, while also reflecting early aviation slang for unconventional experimental prototypes.^[25] This sole surviving example of the type was eventually scrapped after NACA testing, but its innovations in stall prevention and stability influenced subsequent safe aircraft designs.^[31]

Rail vehicles

In the United States, "doodlebug" was a common nickname for self-propelled railcars used primarily from the 1910s to the 1950s, serving as economical alternatives for mixed passenger and freight operations on rural branch lines and lightly trafficked routes. These vehicles typically combined a passenger compartment with baggage or mail space and were powered by gasoline or diesel engines driving electric generators for propulsion, eliminating the need for separate locomotives. Early models, such as those from General Electric in 1904, laid the groundwork, but production peaked in the 1920s and 1930s with manufacturers like Electro-Motive Corporation (EMC) building over 500 units. EMC's gas-electric doodlebugs, featuring Winton engines with horsepower ranging from 150 to 900, were widely adopted; a representative example is the 1924 Chicago Great Western M-300, the first such car sold by EMC, which measured about 60 feet long and accommodated around 50 passengers.^[32]^[33] The St. Louis Car Company contributed significantly to doodlebug development with its 1936 streamlined diesel-electric model, built for short-haul interurban and commuter services. This lightweight railcar, exemplified by Seaboard Air Line #2028 (later SCL #4900), featured a modern aerodynamic design, a capacity for 50 to 60 passengers, and a top speed of approximately 60 mph, powered by a 600-horsepower diesel engine.^[32]^[34]^[35] Similar units were employed by various interurban lines, including the Pacific Electric Railway, to maintain service on declining routes amid growing automobile use. These cars emphasized efficiency, often including baggage compartments for mail and express freight, and represented a shift toward diesel propulsion for better reliability over gasoline models.^[32]^[34]^[35] A tragic incident involving a doodlebug occurred on July 31, 1940, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, when a Pennsylvania Railroad gasoline-powered passenger railcar collided head-on with a 73-car freight train due to the doodlebug crew's failure to heed signaling orders and stop for a scheduled meet. The impact derailed the doodlebug and ignited its fuel tanks, resulting in a fire that killed 43 of the 46 occupants and injured the survivors; it remains one of the deadliest rail accidents in Ohio history. The National Transportation Safety Board predecessor investigation attributed the crash to human error, highlighting vulnerabilities in single-unit operations on shared tracks. A memorial plaque now marks the site on Front Street near Hudson Drive.^[36]^[37]^[38] Doodlebugs declined sharply after World War II as improved highways and personal automobiles drew passengers away from branch-line rail service, rendering many routes unprofitable. The Interstate Commerce Commission's Transportation Act of 1958 further accelerated the phase-out by easing regulations on abandoning low-traffic lines, with most doodlebugs retired by the early 1960s. Several examples have been preserved for historical display, including Santa Fe M-160 (built 1931) at the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco, Texas, and Pennsylvania Railroad #4662 at the Wilmington & Western Railroad in Delaware, allowing modern visitors to experience this era of rail innovation.^[32]^[39]^[40]

Road vehicles

The term "doodlebug" has been applied to several innovative road vehicles in the United States, particularly during periods of economic constraint and post-war recovery, where resourcefulness in design and repurposing played a key role. These vehicles, ranging from agricultural tractors to personal scooters and commercial tankers, embodied practical engineering solutions tailored for utility, mobility, and branding. During World War II material shortages, American farmers commonly constructed "doodlebug" tractors as affordable alternatives to commercial models, often repurposing parts from obsolete Ford Model T automobiles. These homemade machines typically featured the Model T's front-wheel-drive transmission and engine, with the rear body removed and replaced by a simple frame supporting implement attachments for plowing and other farm tasks.^[41]^[42] Such conversions cost as little as $20 for basic DIY builds or up to $300 for available kits, enabling widespread adoption among rural users facing rationing of new equipment.^[41] In the immediate post-war years, the Doodle Bug scooter emerged as a compact, economical option for personal transportation, produced by Beam Manufacturing Company in Webster City, Iowa, from 1946 to 1948. Powered by a 1.5-horsepower Briggs & Stratton kick-start engine, the scooter achieved top speeds of around 25 miles per hour and was marketed through the Gambles department store chain to young riders seeking affordable mobility amid recovering infrastructure.^[43]^[44] Approximately 40,000 units were manufactured, highlighting its role in democratizing two-wheeled travel for urban and suburban youth.^[45] The Texaco Doodlebug tanker truck, introduced in the early 1930s, represented a striking example of Art Deco streamlining in commercial vehicle design, built on a Diamond T chassis with tank bodies by Heil Company. Featuring an aerodynamic cab with rounded fins and a futuristic profile commissioned by industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes, only six such 1,500-gallon fuel delivery vehicles were produced to navigate tight urban spaces while promoting Texaco's brand image.^[46]^[47] Collectively, these doodlebug road vehicles symbolized American ingenuity during eras of scarcity, from wartime farming adaptations to post-war personal freedom and corporate innovation in advertising.^[41]^[43]^[46]

Other uses

Military hardware

The V-1 flying bomb, introduced by Nazi Germany in 1944 as part of its Vergeltungswaffen ("vengeance weapons") program, was an early pulsejet-powered cruise missile designed to terrorize Allied civilian populations. Officially designated the Fieseler Fi 103, it was launched from inclined ramps in occupied northern France and the Netherlands using steam-powered catapults that accelerated it to an initial speed of about 250 mph, sufficient for the Argus As 109-014 pulsejet engine to ignite and sustain flight.^[48] The missile measured approximately 27 feet in length with a wingspan of 18 feet, weighed around 4,800 pounds at launch, and carried a 1-ton high-explosive warhead.^[49] It achieved speeds of up to 400 mph and had a typical range of 160 miles, guided by a basic autopilot system incorporating a gyroscope and pendulum mechanism for stability.^[50] British civilians and troops nicknamed it the "doodlebug" or "buzz bomb" due to the distinctive sputtering buzz of its pulsejet engine, which mimicked a motorbike and evoked the erratic, aimless path of a doodle on paper.^[51] Deployment began on June 13, 1944, shortly after D-Day, with over 9,000 V-1s launched primarily at London and Antwerp through early 1945, though Allied forces overran most launch sites by March.^[51] Of these, approximately 2,400 struck London, causing more than 6,000 deaths and 18,000 injuries in the city alone, while attacks on Antwerp resulted in thousands more casualties among civilians and port workers vital to Allied supply lines.^[49] The Royal Air Force countered effectively through patrols involving fighters like the Hawker Tempest and Gloster Meteor, which intercepted up to 80% of incoming V-1s by late summer 1944 via gunfire or wing-tipping maneuvers to disrupt the missile's airflow; anti-aircraft batteries and barrage balloons further reduced impacts.^[51] The V-1's post-war legacy influenced early cruise missile development, as the United States reverse-engineered captured examples to produce the JB-2 Loon, with over 1,000 units built by Republic Aviation and Ford for potential use against Japan before production was canceled at war's end.^[48] Culturally, the weapon amplified the terror of the Blitz by extending psychological strain on Londoners, where the engine's sudden silence heralded an impending explosion, fostering widespread anxiety and displacement of over a million residents despite failing to shatter civilian morale.^[50] The "doodlebug" moniker, born from slang capturing its noisy, unpredictable trajectory, persisted in British memory as a symbol of wartime ingenuity turned to indiscriminate destruction.^[51]

Divining tools

In the 19th and 20th centuries, the term "doodlebug" referred to a simple divining tool, typically a Y-shaped twig from trees like willow or hazel or a metal rod, used in the United States and Europe to detect underground water, oil, or minerals. Operators held the forked ends loosely in each hand with palms upward, believing the free end would twitch, dip, or "doodle" involuntarily when positioned over a subsurface target, signaling its presence.^[52]^[53] Known as water witching or dowsing, the practice entailed the operator traversing an area in systematic grid patterns while gripping the doodlebug, noting any downward rotation or jerk as a "hit" indicating a resource vein. This method is classified as pseudoscience, with rod movements explained by the ideomotor effect—subtle, unconscious muscular responses driven by the user's expectations and perceptions rather than external forces.^[52]^[54] The use of doodlebugs gained prevalence in rural America for siting wells amid uncertain groundwater availability, a tradition imported by English and German settlers and documented as early as the late 17th century. It became particularly associated with mining and oil booms, where prospectors employed it for rapid resource location during expansions in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Scientific scrutiny emerged in the early 1800s, with condemnations in the American Journal of Science in 1821 and 1826 highlighting its lack of reliability, though the folklore endures in cultural memory.^[52]^[53] A common variant was the "doodlebug detector" tailored for oil prospecting, often a basic V-shaped rod sometimes fitted with an oil sample for attunement, featuring no mechanical components and depending solely on the dowser's intuitive sensitivity to supposed subterranean signals.^[53]

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Apr 28, 2023 · Doodle Bugs were manufactured in Webster City, Iowa just after World War II, 1946 to 1948, by Beam Manufacturing. They were part of the scooter ...
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The Mighty American Doodle Bug Scooter - Silodrome
Jan 1, 2021 · The Doodle Bug was developed by the Beam Manufacturing Company in Webster City, Iowa to be sold by the Gambles department store chain.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Production Information - Doodle Bug Club of America
There were 40,000 Doodlebugs manufactured from the spring of 1946 through the fall of 1948 by Beam Mfg. Company of Webster City, Iowa.
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Replica of the Texaco "Doodlebug" Under Way - Hemmings
Apr 26, 2023 · Kizer chose Diamond T to build the trucks using tank bodies supplied by Heil of Ft. Payne, Alabama. According to research by the Keys and ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Re-writing the Doodlebug history - Update # 47 - Texaco Tanker
Apr 22, 2023 · It seems that the truck was referred to as the 'Diamond T Texaco Special' back in 1933. The Heil Co used their well known promotional photo ...
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Republic/Ford JB-2 Loon (V-1 Buzz Bomb) - Air Force Museum
The V-1 was launched from a 200-ft. inclined ramp using a steam-powered catapult. Launching accelerated the missile to about 250 mph, fast enough for the winged ...
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V-1 Cruise Missile | National Air and Space Museum
The German V-1 was the world's first operational cruise missile. Powered by a noisy pulsejet that earned it the nicknames of buzz bomb and doodle bug.
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The rise and fall of Hitler's V-weapons | Sky HISTORY TV Channel
Resembling a small aircraft with no pilot, the flying bomb had a pulsejet engine which made it incredibly noisy but meant it could travel up to speeds of 400mph ...<|separator|>
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The V1 Flying Bomb: Hitler's vengeance weapon
The V1 Flying Bomb, also known as a 'buzz bomb' or 'doodlebug', was one of the most fear-inducing terror weapons of the Second World War.
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[PDF] Water Dowsing - USGS Publications Warehouse
Water dowsers practice mainly in rural or suburban communities where residents are uncertain as to how to locate the best and cheapest supply of ground water.
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When Doodlebugs Ruled the Earth
### Summary of 'Doodlebug' in Oil Prospecting
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Forensic Spotlight: Dowsing for Human Remains - LEB - FBI.gov
Jan 11, 2022 · This involuntary motor behavior, guided by the user's perception, is referred to as an ideomotor effect or action.2. Although there are many ...