Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

When a person is not able to modify his behaviour according to the needs of the situation, it is said to be ___________.

Options:

maladaptive

consequential

deviance

dysfunctional

Correct Answer:

maladaptive

Explanation:

Adaptation refers to the person’s ability to modify her/his behaviour in response to changing environmental requirements. When the behaviour cannot be modified according to the needs of the situation, it is said to be maladaptive.