AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Anxiety Disorders-psychological disorders characterized by distressing persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety.

Detailed explanation-2: -Maladaptive coping generally increases stress and anxiety, with examples including self-harm, binge eating and substance abuse. The more maladaptive behavior, the more risk a patient faces in either sustaining or increasing the severity of their disorder.

Detailed explanation-3: -People with anxiety disorders are likely to display maladaptive behaviors, particularly avoidance, in order to cope with their discomfort. Avoidance, specifically socially withdrawal, is one of the most common behaviors among people with social anxiety disorder (SAD).