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Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Psychophysiology > Self Stimulation
Psychological Phenomena > Psychophysiology > Self Stimulation
Natural Science Disciplines > Biological Science Disciplines > Physiology > Psychophysiology > Self Stimulation
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Behavior > Self Stimulation

Preferred term

Self Stimulation  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • ICSS Intracranial Self-Stimulation
  • Self-Stimulation
  • Self-Stimulations

Note

  • human & animal

Scope note

  • The act or process of inducing or increasing the level of arousal in oneself. It can be observed in various situations; for example, infants who are understimulated may explore their surroundings or babble to themselves.(https://dictionary.apa.org/self-stimulation accessed 12/30/2020)

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  • 65(64)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012653

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