NIH MeSH · D003220Psychiatry and Psychology

Conflict, Psychological

Also known asPsychological Conflicts · Conflict, Psychology · Psychological Conflict

Definition

The internal individual struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, or external and internal demands. In group interactions, competitive or opposing action of incompatibles: antagonistic state or action (as of divergent ideas, interests, or persons). (from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 10th ed)

MeSH classification

  • F01.658.209

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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D003220) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗