occupational adjustment

the degree to which an individual’s abilities, interests, and personality are compatible with a particular occupation. The term differs from vocational adjustment in its emphasis on the interaction between an individual’s personal characteristics and the objective requirements, conditions, and opportunities associated with the job.

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February 19th 2025

size-invariant neuron

see location-invariant neuron.