Adaptation, Psychological
| Definition: |
A state of harmony between internal needs and external demands and the processes used in achieving this condition. (From APA Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed) |
| Notes: |
human & animal; DF: ADAPTATION PSYCHOL |
| Also Called: |
Behavior, Adaptive,Coping Behavior,Coping Skills |
Adaptation, Psychological Categories.
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Feedback, Psychological - A mechanism of information stimulus and response that may control subsequent behavior, cognition, perception, or performance. (From APA Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed.) |
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Orientation - Awareness of oneself in relation to time, place and person. |
Adaptation, Psychological Definitions and Terms
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