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Biofeedback (Psychology)

Medical 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)
Guide Notes: differentiate from FEEDBACK as a physiol concept (G) & as an information concept (L); DF: BIOFEEDBACK
Previously Indexed: Feedback (1966-1976)

Biofeedback (Psychology) Medical Definitions and Terms

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