AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The learning (behavioral) perspective states that the main cause of mental disorders is:
A
reinforcement of maladaptive behavior learned through experience.
B
irrational thought processes.
C
internal conflict from one’s childhood.
D
chemical imbalance within the brain.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Maladaptive behavior can result when a person just does not see a path to their desired future. This can happen with any chronic illness or major lifestyle change. With maladaptive behavior, self-destructive actions are taken to avoid undesired situations. One of the most used maladaptive behaviors is avoidance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Maladaptive behaviors are those that stop you from adapting to new or difficult circumstances. They can start after a major life change, illness, or traumatic event. It could also be a habit you picked up at an early age. You can identify maladaptive behaviors and replace them with more productive ones.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Maladaptive behaviors can emerge for a number of different reasons, including the presence of mental health conditions. People use maladaptive behaviors regardless of whether they have a mental health condition. However, those with certain mental health conditions are likely to exhibit maladaptive behaviors.

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