Any pattern of behavior that causes people significant distress, increases the risk of injury or death, and/or harms their ability to function in daily life is called
A) maladaptive
B) humors
C) stress syndrome
D) adaptive behavior
Answer: A
Rationale: the American Psychiatric Association provides three main criteria to identify maladaptive
behavior: 1) The behavior causes distress to self or others. 2) The behavior impairs the ability to function in day to-day activities. 3) The behavior increases the risk of injury, death, legal problems or punishment for breaking rules, or other detrimental consequences.
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