Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

What is the term used to describe a person's ability to modify their behavior in response to changing environmental requirements?

Options:

Flexibility

Adaptation

Sustainability

Maladaptation

Correct Answer:

Adaptation

Explanation:

Adaptation refers to the person’s ability to modify her/his behaviour in response to changing environmental requirements. When the behaviour cannot be modified according to the needs of the situation, it is said to be maladaptive.