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SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personality Development
DEF

The process whereby the individual attempts to maintain or further his security, comfort, status, or creative inclinations in the face of the ever-changing conditions and pressures of his social environment, or the state or condition attained through such efforts

French

Domaine(s)
  • Développement de la personnalité
DEF

Processus par lequel un individu se rend apte à appartenir à un groupe, ou résultat de la transformation progressive de la conduite d'une personne en vue de se conformer plus étroitement aux normes du groupe dont elle fait partie.

Spanish

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