Psychiatry and Psychology

Psychological Theory

Principles applied to the analysis and explanation of psychological or behavioral phenomena.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Principles applied to the analysis and explanation of psychological or behavioral phenomena.

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Synonyms

13 entry terms
  • Psychologic Theory
  • Psychological Theories
  • Theories, Psychological
  • Theory, Psychological
  • Psychologic Theories
  • Theories, Psychologic
  • Theory, Psychologic
  • Social Cognitive Theory
  • Cognitive Theories, Social
  • Cognitive Theory, Social
  • Social Cognitive Theories
  • Theories, Social Cognitive
  • Theory, Social Cognitive

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Previous Indexing

  • Psychology (1966-1968)

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  1. F02w.739

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Psychological Theory. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011582. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011582
  2. Psychological Theory. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20679883