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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Behavior > Behavioral Symptoms > Obsessive Behavior

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Obsessive Behavior  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Obsession
  • Obsessions

Note

  • use Cat F3 qualif

Scope note

  • Persistent, unwanted idea or impulse which is considered normal when it does not markedly interfere with mental processes or emotional adjustment.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR 1975-90; OBSESSION was see under NEUROSES, OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE 1963-78

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