Handling, Psychological

Physical manipulation of animals and humans to induce a behavioral or other psychological reaction. In experimental psychology, the animal is handled to induce a stress situation or to study the effects of gentling or mothering.

Year introduced: 2020 (1965)

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Tree Number(s): F01.658.556

MeSH Unique ID: D006234

Entry Terms:

• Psychological Handling
• Handling, Psychology
• Psychology Handling
• Handling (Psychology)

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Motivation
Handling, Psychological