Power, Psychological

The exertion of a strong influence or control over others in a variety of settings--administrative, social, academic, etc.

Year introduced: 1988

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Tree Number(s): F01.658.780

MeSH Unique ID: D011209

Entry Terms:

• Powers, Psychological
• Psychological Power
• Psychological Powers
• Power
• Power (Psychology)
• Power, Personal
• Personal Power
• Power, Professional
• Professional Power
• Power, Social
• Social Power

See Also:

• Social Control, Informal

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Motivation
Power, Psychological
Empowerment