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Boundary adjustment
a deliberate modification of boundary parameters in response to genuine situational factors, as opposed to adjustment made in response to pressure or discomfort
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely establishes boundary adjustment by specifying when it occurs (in response to genuine situational factors) versus when it doesn't (in response to pressure or discomfort). It provides the key differentiating criterion that distinguishes legitimate adjustment from capitulation.