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MESADAPTATION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cognitive Psychology
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
- Personality Development
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- socio-affective maladjustment
1, record 1, English, socio%2Daffective%20maladjustment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- emotional and social maladjustment 2, record 1, English, emotional%20and%20social%20maladjustment
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Children may be exempted from the application of the first paragraph of section 72 of the Charter of the French language (chapter C-11) if, at the time the request for exemption is made, they have serious learning disabilities and are in one of the following classes: ... (3) children having serious learning disabilities demonstrated by a language, perception and psychomotor disability caused by a mental deficiency or by a severe socio-affective maladjustment or by a physical or sensory impairment that is persistent despite corrective intervention by a professional within the meaning of the Professional Code (chapter C-26) who is certified to treat such an impairment or deficiency in children. 1, record 1, English, - socio%2Daffective%20maladjustment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie cognitive
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
- Développement de la personnalité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mésadaptation socio-affective
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9sadaptation%20socio%2Daffective
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-06-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Special Education
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- exceptionality
1, record 2, English, exceptionality
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although the French definition given comes from the field of biology, the term "atypie" has also come to be used in the field of special education when referring to exceptional children. 2, record 2, English, - exceptionality
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éducation spéciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- atypie
1, record 2, French, atypie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- anormalité 2, record 2, French, anormalit%C3%A9
feminine noun
- anomalie 2, record 2, French, anomalie
feminine noun
- caractère exceptionnel 3, record 2, French, caract%C3%A8re%20exceptionnel
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manque de conformité par rapport à un type donné de référence. 4, record 2, French, - atypie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although the definition given comes from the field of biology, the term has also come to be used in the field of special education when referring to exceptional children. 5, record 2, French, - atypie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
À l'occasion : mésadaptation, inadaptation [...] 2, record 2, French, - atypie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le mot mésadaptation [...] indique une adaptation plus ou moins réussie; le mot inadaptation marque un «défaut d'adaptation» [...] 2, record 2, French, - atypie
Record 2, Key term(s)
- mésadaptation
- inadaptation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vocational maladjustment 1, record 3, English, vocational%20maladjustment
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mésadaptation professionnelle
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9sadaptation%20professionnelle
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-12-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
- Personality Development
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- emotional maladjustment
1, record 4, English, emotional%20maladjustment
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
- Développement de la personnalité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mésadaptation affective
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9sadaptation%20affective
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- trouble émotionnel 2, record 4, French, trouble%20%C3%A9motionnel
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-12-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- social maladjustment
1, record 5, English, social%20maladjustment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mésadaptation sociale
1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9sadaptation%20sociale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Difficulté d'adaptation plus ou moins transitoire que manifeste, dans son comportement, une personne qui ne peut pas ou ne veut pas satisfaire aux exigences d'intégration à son environnement social. 1, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9sadaptation%20sociale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mésadaptation sociale : Terme et définition normalisés par l'OLF. 2, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9sadaptation%20sociale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-07-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Special Education
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- juvenile maladjustment
1, record 6, English, juvenile%20maladjustment
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éducation spéciale
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mésadaptation juvénile
1, record 6, French, m%C3%A9sadaptation%20juv%C3%A9nile
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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