AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is c. maladaptive.

Detailed explanation-2: -Behavioral Perspective of Mental Health Behavior Abnormality is therefore seen as the development of behavior patterns that are considered maladaptive (i.e. harmful) for the individual.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Maladaptive Behavior Criteria of Abnormal Behavior Definition. Maladaptive behavior can be defined as a series of behavioral activities that are inappropriate and divert from the normally acceptable social and cultural norms.

Detailed explanation-5: -The difference between maladaptive and abnormal behavior is that maladaptive is commonly used as only a “part” of the characterization of what is means to have abnormal behavior. One can elicit maladaptive behaviors without having all the criteria that diagnoses abnormal behavior.