Term ID: T1625

Flexibility

/flexibility/
A cognitive and behavioral characteristic involving the ability to adapt thinking and behavior to changing circumstances, requirements, or information, crucial for problem-solving and mental health.
Example: Switching between different problem-solving strategies when one approach isn't working, or adapting communication style when talking to different audiences or in different contexts.

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Reference: Scott (1962)