Psychiatry and Psychology

Choice Behavior

The act of making a selection among two or more alternatives, usually after a period of deliberation.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The act of making a selection among two or more alternatives, usually after a period of deliberation.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Behavior, Choice
  • Behaviors, Choice
  • Choice Behaviors
  • Approach Behavior
  • Approach Behaviors
  • Behavior, Approach
  • Behaviors, Approach

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, drug effects, ethics, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

79(75); was see under DECISION MAKING 1974-78

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Previous Indexing

  • Decision Making (1974)

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  1. F02w.463w.785w.373w.346w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Choice Behavior. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002755. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002755
  2. Choice Behavior. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choice
  3. Choice Behavior. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12888920