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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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000223) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗