A Maladaptive,inflexible Way of Dealing with the Environment and Other

question 100

Short Answer

A maladaptive,inflexible way of dealing with the environment and other people,such as being excessively self-centered,is known as a(n)______________ disorder.

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Definitions:

Neuroleptics

A class of medications primarily used to manage psychosis, particularly in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as antipsychotic drugs.

Schizophrenia

An illness affecting the mind, leading to altered thinking patterns, sensory perceptions, emotional responses, and behavior in social contexts.

Negative Symptoms

Symptoms of schizophrenia and other psychosis-related disorders that involve the absence or diminution of normal behaviors or emotions, such as social withdrawal or lack of motivation.

Positive Symptoms

In schizophrenia, hallucinations, delusions, and disorganization in thought and behavior.