Maladaptive Behavior May Result in

question 74

Multiple Choice

Maladaptive behavior may result in

• A)changing one's environment to better accommodate the behavior.
• B)seeking professional assistance.
• C)not seeking treatment.
• D)any of these may be responses to maladaptive behavior.

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Clinical Psychology

A branch of psychology that studies, assesses, and treats people with psychological disorders.

Personality Psychology

The branch of psychology that studies personality and its variation among individuals, focusing on psychological patterns, traits, and behaviors.

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