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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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[Study on the biofeedback effect and significance of getting qi in acupuncture]

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Biomedical risk assessment as an aid for smoking cessation.

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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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