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Adaptation, Psychological

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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)  human & animal; DF: ADAPTATION PSYCHOL   
See Also Social Adjustment
Examples Feedback, Psychological; Orientation; Sense of Coherence 		Other names Coping Behavior; Behavior, Adaptive; Adjustment, Psychological; Skills, Coping; Skill, Coping; Psychologic Adaptation; Coping Skill; Coping Behaviors; Behaviors, Coping; Behaviors, Adaptive; Behavior, Coping; Adjustments, Psychological; Adaptive Behaviors; Adaptive Behavior; Psychological Adjustment; Psychological Adaptation; Adaptation, Psychologic; Coping Skills

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