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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Defense Mechanisms > Regression, Psychology

Preferred term

Regression, Psychology  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Psychological Regression
  • Regression (Psychology)

Note

  • do not confuse with REMISSION, SPONTANEOUS

Scope note

  • A return to earlier, especially to infantile, patterns of thought or behavior, or stage of functioning, e.g., feelings of helplessness and dependency in a patient with a serious physical illness. (From APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 1994).

History note

  • 2020 (1963); was REGRESSION (PSYCHOLOGY) 1980-2019; was REGRESSION 1963-1979

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012043

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