Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Behavior Control

Manipulation of the behavior of persons or animals by biomedical, physical, psychological, or social means, including for nontherapeutic reasons.

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Abstract

Manipulation of the behavior of persons or animals by biomedical, physical, psychological, or social means, including for nontherapeutic reasons.

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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Behavioral Control
  • Behavioral Manipulation
  • Control, Behavioral
  • Manipulation, Behavioral

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Aspects Covered

7 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, ethics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, psychology, standards.

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History Note

2003; use BEHAVIOR 1997-2002

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  1. E02w.085w
  2. F04.047w
  3. I01w.880w.630w.099w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Behavior Control. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D032763. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D032763
  2. Behavior Control. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavior_management
  3. Behavior Control. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4880696