Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Accept refers to the psychological process of embracing or coming to terms with a particular situation, idea, or emotion, without necessarily agreeing with it. It involves acknowledging and accommodating the existence or reality of something.