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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Psychology term of the day

February 21st 2025

reflection of feeling

a statement made by a therapist or counselor that is intended to highlight the feelings or attitudes implicitly expressed in a client’s communication and to draw them out so that they can be clarified. Also called reflection response.