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Peer reviewedSansone, Carol; Berg, Cynthia A. – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1993
Describes a model of adaptation to the environment across the life span. Proposes that an individual's performance in an activity is affected not only by cognitive capacity but also by perceptions and definitions of the activity. Empirical support for the model, based on a survey of individuals' everyday experiences and on laboratory studies, is…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Age Differences, Behavior Change
