Adaptation, Psychological (also known as Psychological Adaptation, Adaptation, Psychologic): 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).

NIH MeSH · D000223Psychiatry and Psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Also known asPsychological Adaptation · Adaptation, Psychologic · Psychologic Adaptation · Behavior, Adaptive · Adaptive Behavior · Adaptive Behaviors · Adjustment · Healthy Adaptation · Adaptation, Healthy · Healthy Adaptations · Positive Adaptation · Adaptation, Positive

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).

MeSH classification

  • F01.058

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Common questions about Adaptation, Psychological

What does Adaptation, Psychological mean in medicine?
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). 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 Adaptation, Psychological known by any other names?
Yes. Adaptation, Psychological is also referred to as Psychological Adaptation, Adaptation, Psychologic, Psychologic Adaptation, Behavior, Adaptive 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 Adaptation, Psychological sit in the medical classification?
Adaptation, Psychological falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F01.058). 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 (D000223) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗