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Regression, Psychology MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Regression, Psychology
Tree Number(s)
F01.393.784
Unique ID
D012043
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D012043
Annotation
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).
Entry Term(s)
Psychological Regression
Regression (Psychology)
Public MeSH Note
2020; was REGRESSION (PSYCHOLOGY) 1980-2019; was REGRESSION 1963-1979
History Note
2020 (1963); was REGRESSION (PSYCHOLOGY) 1980-2019; was REGRESSION 1963-1979
Date Established
1980/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2019/01/18

No Qualifiers
Regression, Psychology Preferred
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