Adaptive behavior
Adaptive Behavior
Adaptive behavior refers to the age-appropriate behaviors that people typically demonstrate in their ability to adapt and manage their daily activities and interactions. These behaviors are crucial for a person's ability to function independently and meet environmental demands.
Pronunciation
Adaptive behavior: /əˈdæptɪv bɪˈheɪvjər/
Etymology
The term "adaptive behavior" is derived from the English words "adapt" and "behavior". "Adapt" comes from the Latin "adaptare", which means "to fit", and "behavior" originates from the Old English "behaviour", which means "conduct or demeanor".
Related Terms
- Behavior: The range of actions and mannerisms made by individuals, organisms, systems, or artificial entities in conjunction with themselves or their environment.
- Adaptation: The physical or behavioral characteristic of an organism that helps an organism to survive better in the surrounding environment.
- Environment: The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
- Independence: The ability to live your life without being helped or influenced by other people.
- Developmental Disabilities: A group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adaptive behavior
- Wikipedia's article - Adaptive behavior
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