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Definition of 'Adaptation, Psychological'

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)

Common names: Adaptation, Psychological; Psychological Adjustment; Psychological Adaptation; Adaptation, Psychologic; Psychologic Adaptation; Adjustment, Psychological; Adjustments, Psychological; Coping Behavior; Behavior, Coping; Behaviors, Coping; Coping Behaviors; Coping Skills; Coping Skill; Skill, Coping

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[Stress disorder in parents of premature neonates--secondary publication]

Nov 2008 The current study evaluated the psychological sequelae in 66 parents of premature neonates (mean weight 842 grams). A total of 35% of the parents reported that their child had a handicap, while 20% of the women met the criteria of post-traumatic ... Read more...


Are behavioral interventions for arthritis effective with minorities? Addressing racial and ethnic diversity in disability and rehabilitation.

13 Oct 2008 OBJECTIVE: To determine whether research evaluating the effectiveness of behavioral interventions for arthritis demonstrates that these interventions are effective with, and appropriately utilized by, minority participants. METHODS: A systematic ... Read more...


Living with a fluctuating illness of ankylosing spondylitis: a qualitative study.

13 Oct 2008 OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between illness fluctuations and how people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) adapt to everyday life situations. METHODS: Twelve respondents, 8 women and 4 men, age 30-59 years with an AS duration of 6 months ... Read more...

 

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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)

Descriptor UI: D000223

Alternative terms: Adaptation, Psychological; Psychological Adjustment; Psychological Adaptation; Adaptation, Psychologic; Psychologic Adaptation; Adjustment, Psychological; Adjustments, Psychological; Coping Behavior; Behavior, Coping; Behaviors, Coping; Coping Behaviors; Coping Skills; Coping Skill; Skill, Coping; Skills, Coping; Behavior, Adaptive; Adaptive Behavior; Adaptive Behaviors; Behaviors, Adaptive;

Related Mesh Headings: Social Adjustment;

Allowable Qualifiers: classification; drug effects; physiology; radiation effects; ethics;

Tree Number: F01.058;

Technical Notes: human & animal; DF: ADAPTATION PSYCHOL

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