Rebecca suffers from social anxiety disorder and stays home most of the time to avoid feeling anxious.Her behavior is considered ________ because it prevents her from learning to cope with her environment and increases feelings of loneliness.

A) persistent
B) distressing
C) maladaptive
D) irrational

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Brady Lewis · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Maladaptive behavior refers to actions or behaviors that interfere with a person's ability to function effectively in society. In the case of Rebecca, staying home to avoid anxiety prevents her from learning to cope with her environment and increases feelings of loneliness, which is not an effective way to deal with her condition.

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Rebecca suffers from social anxiety disorder and stays home most of the time to avoid feeling anxious.Her behavior is considered ________ because it prevents her from learning to cope with her environment and increases feelings of loneliness.A) persistentB) distressingC) maladaptiveD) irrational

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