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Sense of Agency MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Sense of Agency
Tree Number(s)
F01.658.859
F01.752.543.500.750.500
F02.463.593.752.500.500
Unique ID
D000099023
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099023
Scope Note
Perception or feeling of control over one's own actions thereby influencing the course of events and outcomes. SELF-EFFICACY on the other hand is beliefs or expectations in self-ability to achieve intended goals or to produce a given effect in specific tasks.
Entry Term(s)
Sense of Control
See Also
Internal-External Control
Public MeSH Note
2025; for Sense of Control see Internal-External Control 2019-2024
History Note
2025; for Sense of Control use Internal-External Control 2019-2024
Date Established
2025/01/01
Date of Entry
2024/08/09
Revision Date
2024/04/26
Sense of Agency Preferred
Sense of Control Related
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