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Social Work Clinical Board Exam Prep

Category - Development

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Maladaptive behaviors refer to those that inhibit an individual’s ability to adjust to a specific situation. They prevent people from properly adapting to the demands of everyday life and are often utilized to reduce anxiety. What answer represents a common set of maladaptive behaviors?
  1. Avoidance, substance abuse,, withdrawal
  2. Physical abuse, avoidance, withdrawal, panic
  3. Substance abuse, violence, association, withdrawal
  4. Anger, physical abuse, avoidance, withdrawal
Explanation
Answer: A - Avoidance, substance abuse, anger, and withdrawal are four common maladaptive behaviors, also considered dysfunctional. They only provide short-term relief from anxiety and are not productive in alleviating the problem. Many times they will serve as reinforcements for underlying issues.
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