adaptive changes
[ə-ˈdap-tiv ˈchān-jəz]
nounpl: adaptive changes
mudanças adaptativas
1. Modifications or alterations in structure, function, or behavior of organisms that increase their fitness to their environment over time
The adaptive changes in Darwin's finches allowed them to survive in different ecological niches on the Galápagos Islands.
As mudanças adaptativas dos tentilhões de Darwin permitiram que sobrevivessem em diferentes nichos ecológicos nas ilhas de Galápagos.
2. Adjustments made by individuals, organizations, or systems in response to changing circumstances or conditions
The company implemented adaptive changes to its business model during the pandemic.
A empresa implementou mudanças adaptativas em seu modelo de negócios durante a pandemia.
3. In psychology and neuroscience, changes in brain structure or cognitive patterns that help individuals cope with new situations
Neuroplasticity enables adaptive changes in the brain following injury or learning experiences.
A neuroplasticidade permite mudanças adaptativas no cérebro após lesão ou experiências de aprendizagem.
In both Brazilian and American scientific contexts, 'adaptive changes' is a fundamental concept in evolutionary biology and psychology. It reflects the understanding that organisms and systems thrive by changing in response to environmental pressures. The term has gained prominence in contemporary discussions about organizational resilience and personal development in rapidly changing societies.
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