Aspirations, Psychological (also known as Psychological Aspiration, Psychological Aspirations): Strong desires to accomplish something. This usually pertains to greater values or high ideals.

NIH MeSH · D001240Psychiatry and Psychology

Aspirations, Psychological

Also known asPsychological Aspiration · Psychological Aspirations · Aspiration, Psychology · Aspirations, Psychology · Aspiration, Psychological

Definition

Strong desires to accomplish something. This usually pertains to greater values or high ideals.

MeSH classification

  • F01.658.100
  • F02.784.629.155

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Common questions about Aspirations, Psychological

What does Aspirations, Psychological mean in medicine?
Strong desires to accomplish something. This usually pertains to greater values or high ideals. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Aspirations, Psychological known by any other names?
Yes. Aspirations, Psychological is also referred to as Psychological Aspiration, Psychological Aspirations, Aspiration, Psychology, Aspirations, Psychology in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Aspirations, Psychological sit in the medical classification?
Aspirations, Psychological falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F01.658.100, F02.784.629.155). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001240) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗