ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
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is destructive to yourself or others.
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occurs without a rational basis.
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is troublesome to other people.
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that is so different it violates a norm.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Disturbing refers to a behavior that is troublesome to other people.
Detailed explanation-2: -A behavior is disturbing when it results in negative feelings in the individual and/or others. Behavior is maladaptive when it results harm either psychologically or physically (e.g., depression that leads to alcoholism and then cirrhosis of the liver).
Detailed explanation-3: -Avoidance, withdrawal, and passive aggression are examples of maladaptive behaviors. Once you recognize this pattern in your life, you can work toward finding alternative behaviors and start putting them into practice.
Detailed explanation-4: -Definition. Maladaptive behavior is defined as behavior that interferes with an individual’s activities of daily living or ability to adjust to and participate in particular settings.