Behavior Therapy (also known as Behavior Therapies, Behavior Change Techniques): The application of modern theories of learning and conditioning in the treatment of behavior disorders.

NIH MeSH · D001521Psychiatry and Psychology

Behavior Therapy

Also known asBehavior Therapies · Behavior Change Techniques · Behavior Change Technique · Technique, Behavior Change · Behavior Modification · Behavior Modifications · Modification, Behavior · Behavior Treatment · Behavior Treatments · Treatment, Behavior · Behavioral Therapy · Behavioral Therapies

Definition

The application of modern theories of learning and conditioning in the treatment of behavior disorders.

MeSH classification

  • F04.754.137

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Common questions about Behavior Therapy

What does Behavior Therapy mean in medicine?
The application of modern theories of learning and conditioning in the treatment of behavior disorders. 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 Behavior Therapy known by any other names?
Yes. Behavior Therapy is also referred to as Behavior Therapies, Behavior Change Techniques, Behavior Change Technique, Technique, Behavior Change 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 Behavior Therapy sit in the medical classification?
Behavior Therapy falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F04.754.137). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Behavior Therapy?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001521) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗