Residents with relatively good cognitive functioning living in nursing homes that provide little intellectual stimulation will, according to the _______________ model, experience poor adjustment to the institutional environment.

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According to the competence-press model, a person's level of competence (such as cognitive functioning) must match the level of environmental press (such as amount of intellectual stimulation) in order to achieve a successful adaptation to the environment. If there is a mismatch, the person may experience poor adjustment.

Residents with Relatively Good Cognitive Functioning Living in Nursing Homes