Habits
| Definition: |
Acquired or learned responses which are regularly manifested. |
| Notes: |
no qualif; do not use for "drug habit" ( = SUBSTANCE ABUSE or SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE) nor for "smoking habit" ( = SMOKING or TOBACCO USE DISORDER) |
| Also Called: |
Habit Disturbances |
Habits Categories.
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Fingersucking - Sucking of the finger. This is one of the most common manipulations of the body found in young children. |
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Nail Biting - Common form of habitual body manipulation which is an expression of tension. |
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Smoking - Inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or something similar to tobacco. |
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Tongue Habits - Acquired responses regularly manifested by tongue movement or positioning. |
Habits Definitions and Terms
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