Compensate in AP Psychology

Definition

Compensate refers to the ability of an individual to make up for a loss or deficiency in one area by enhancing or utilizing another area. It involves adapting and adjusting to achieve balance or equilibrium.

Related terms

Adaptation:

The process of adjusting or changing one's behavior, thoughts, or emotions to cope with new situations.

Plasticity:

Refers to the brain's ability to change and reorganize itself by forming new neural connections based on experiences.

Sensory substitution: A technique that allows individuals with sensory impairments to receive information from one sense using another sense.