(Close-Up) A psychotherapist who believes that the best way to treat psychological disorders is to prevent them from developing would be most likely to view disordered behavior as

A) maladaptive thoughts and actions.
B) expressions of unconscious conflicts.
C) conditioned responses.
D) an understandable response to stressful social conditions.

Disordered Behavior

Actions or patterns of conduct that deviate significantly from societal expectations or norms, often indicative of psychological issues.

Maladaptive Thoughts

Negative thinking patterns that are counterproductive or harmful to one's mental well-being.

Stressful Social Conditions

Situations or environments that cause significant anxiety or stress due to interpersonal interactions or societal expectations.