Nlaladaptive behaviors refer to those that inhibit an indMduaI’s abilityto adjust to a specific situation. They
prevent people from properly adapting to the demands of everyday life and are often utilized to reduce
anxiety. What answer represents a common set of maladaptive behaviors?
The incidence of child abuse has increased dramatically in the last 30 years. In 2009, more than 702,000
unique instances of child abuse were reported. Nearly 40% of these victims are in what age range?
Loss of mental functions such as thinking, reasoning, and memory can be associated with this disorder.
The symptoms are severe enough to interfere with daily functioning and normally affect the elderly
population. In some cases, it can be cured or treated. Untreatable causes include AIDS complex,
Parkinson’s, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. What is being described?
Madeline is a single parent who works for a very controlling boss. He is demeaning and gives her jobs
that others refuse. Madeline is afraid to speak up for herself due to needing the money to support her
family. When she comes home in the evenings, immediately Madeline begins yelling at her children
because the house is a mess. What behavior is the mother displaying?
Loss of mental functions such as thinking, reasoning, and memory can be associated with this disorder.
The symptoms are severe enough to interfere with daily functioning and normally affect the elderly
population. In some cases, it can be cured or treated. Untreatable causes include AIDS complex,
Parkinson’s, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. What is being described?