person–environment interaction

the relationship between a person’s psychological and physical capacities and the demands placed on those capacities by the person’s social and physical environment. Quality of life is influenced by person–environment congruence: Too few or too many environmental demands can lead to poorer quality of life. See also environmental press–competence model.

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November 25th 2024

confusion effect

an antipredator behavior in which each of several animals moves or vocalizes in a highly random way, making it difficult for predators to locate and attack any one individual. See also dilution effect.