Roy (2009) states that the effectiveness of the stimuli on the
individual and the effectiveness of the mechanisms used by the
individuals to cope with these stimuli could be seen in the behaviors
of the individual. Roy gathered all emotions, thoughts and
behaviors of the individual in a “behavior” concept. Therefore all
responses will be defined as “behavior” in this study. In RAM model,
behaviors in each mode are assessed as adaptive or nonadaptive.
Adaptive behaviors aim to protect the human’s system so that it can
survive, grow, reproduce and dominate (Roy).