Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

What is the common factor contributing to failures in living and adaptation to life challenges?

Options:

Lack of unrealized potential

Anxiety and nervousness

Failures in adaptation

All of the above

Correct Answer:

Failures in adaptation

Explanation:

Unhappiness, discomfort, anxiety, and unrealised potential are seen all over the world. These failures in living are mainly due to failures in adaptation to life challenges. 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.