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Definition of 'Biofeedback (Psychology)'

Process by which a person uses biofeedback information to gain voluntary control over processes or functions which are primarily under autonomic control. It is used in experimental or treatment settings with human subjects. (From APA Thesaurus of Psychological Terms, 8th ed)

Common names: Biofeedback (Psychology); Biofeedbacks (Psychology); Feedback, Psychophysiological; Feedback, Psychophysiologic; Biofeedback; Psychophysiologic Feedback

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Friday, November 20, 2009

Cerebellar contributions to adaptive control of saccades in humans.

12 Oct 2009 The cerebellum may monitor motor commands and through internal feedback correct for anticipated errors. Saccades provide a test of this idea because these movements are completed too quickly for sensory feedback to be useful. Earlier, we reported ... Read more...


[Biofeedback treatment of giggle incontinence in a teenager]

30 Aug 2009 Giggle incontinence is a rare syndrome in which apparently complete voiding occurs specifically during laughing. It needs to be differentiated from stress incontinence and detrusor instability. Reports on the treatment outcome of this disorder are ... Read more...


Chronic constipation in the elderly.

30 Aug 2009 Chronic constipation is a common problem in the elderly, with a variety of causes, including pelvic floor dysfunction, medication effects, and numerous age-specific conditions. A stepwise diagnostic and therapeutic approach to patients with chronic ... Read more...

 

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Definition: Process by which a person uses biofeedback information to gain voluntary control over processes or functions which are primarily under autonomic control. It is used in experimental or treatment settings with human subjects. (From APA Thesaurus of Psychological Terms, 8th ed)

Descriptor UI: D001676

Alternative terms: Biofeedback (Psychology); Biofeedbacks (Psychology); Feedback, Psychophysiological; Feedback, Psychophysiologic; Biofeedback; Psychophysiologic Feedback;

Allowable Qualifiers: classification; drug effects; physiology; radiation effects; ethics; instrumentation; methods;

Tree Number: E02.190.525.124; F02.830.120; F04.754.137.350; F04.754.180;

History Note: 77

Technical Notes: differentiate from FEEDBACK as a physiol concept (G) & as an information concept (L); DF: BIOFEEDBACK

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