Definition: Wishfulness is a concept in psychology that describes an individual's tendency to focus on or imagine things that are not necessarily true, such as positive feelings, emotions, desires, and goals. It can be thought of as a form of irrational thinking or mental disordered thinking. In the context of wishes, it refers to the belief that one has certain desires or aspirations that are unattainable or unrealistic, despite evidence to the contrary. Wishesfulness is often characterized by a lack of self