Which of the Following Is a Key Difference Between Adaptive

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key difference between adaptive fear responses and maladaptive anxiety responses?

• A)Maladaptive responses subside once the threat ends, whereas adaptive fear persists after the threat passes.
• B)Maladaptive responses are out of proportion to the threat, whereas adaptive responses are appropriate to the situation.
• C)Adaptive responses lead people take extreme steps to protect themselves, whereas maladaptive responses lead individuals to take risks.
• D)Adaptive responses can lead to anticipatory anxiety, whereas maladaptive responses can lead to generalized anxiety disorder.

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Definitions:

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A mental health issue identified by extreme fear of social interactions, erratic thinking, suspiciousness, episodes of feeling disconnected from reality, occasional psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.

Eccentric Thoughts

Unconventional or unusual thinking patterns that deviate from societal norms.

Cultural Beliefs

The shared norms and values that guide the behavior and decisions of a group of people within a particular culture.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A mental health condition marked by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.