Regression, Psychology

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).

Year introduced: 2020 (1963)

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Tree Number(s): F01.393.784

MeSH Unique ID: D012043

Entry Terms:

• Psychology Regression
• Psychological Regression
• Regression (Psychology)

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Defense Mechanisms
Regression, Psychology