Identify the Two Processes Involved in Adaptation, and Provide Examples

question 53

Essay

Identify the two processes involved in adaptation, and provide examples that illustrate each process.

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Definitions:

Spitz

The name of a psychologist, René Spitz, known for his research on the effects of deprivation of emotional nurturance on infants.

Social Deficiencies

Lacks or shortcomings in one's ability to perform in social settings or maintain successful social relationships.

Attachment Style

Patterns of forming emotional bonds and relating to others, developed in early childhood and persisting into adulthood.

Avoidant

Referring to a behavioral or psychological strategy of evading or withdrawing from unwanted situations or emotional experiences.