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Deutsch: Adaptationsniveau-Phänomen / Español: Fenómeno del nivel de adaptación / Português: Fenômeno do nível de adaptação / Français: Phénomène du niveau d'adaptation / Italiano: Fenomeno del livello di adattamento /

Adaptation-level phenomenon is the tendency to adapt to a given level of stimulation and thus to notice and react to changes from that level.

Adaptational failure refers to the Failure to master or progress in accomplishing developmental milestones.

Adaptations also refers to the continuous, change-oriented, cognitive, sensory-perceptual, and behavioral processes people use to sustain or improve the fit between themselves and their environment.

Deutsch: Anpassung an Veränderungen / Español: Adaptación al Cambio / Português: Adaptação à Mudança / Français: Adaptation au Changement / Italiano: Adattamento al Cambiamento

Adapting to Change in psychology refers to the process through which individuals adjust their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions in response to new, altered, or shifting circumstances in their environment. This adaptation is essential for managing stress, coping with life's challenges, and achieving personal growth and development.

Adaptive act refers to Carr's term for a unit of behavior with three (3) characteristics: a need, an environmental setting, and a response that satisfies the need.

Adaptive attitudes refers to the development of attitudes the same as the people we associate with

The Adaptive Behavior Inventory for Learning Skills (ABIL) is a tool used to assess adaptive behavior skills in children with developmental disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Adaptive behavior refers to the skills needed for daily living and functioning in various environments, including social, communication, self-care, and motor skills. The ABIL assesses these skills across different domains and provides valuable information for educators, clinicians, and parents to tailor interventions and support strategies to the individual needs of the child.

Adaptive behaviors refer to actions that aid attempts to survive and adapt to changing conditions.