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adaptation period

adaptation period An adaptation period is the initial phase after a person is exposed to a continuous, predictable disturbance, before their behavior settles into a more stable pattern.

An adaptation period is the initial phase after a person is exposed to a continuous, predictable disturbance, before their behavior settles into a more stable pattern. In this source, it refers to the early stage of balancing during repeated platform movements, when responses change over time before reaching steadier performance.