Defining Adaptive and Maladaptive Behaviour

Question 1

What is adaptive?

Answer 1

Behaviour is ‘good’ or adaptive when it allows us to function effectively and meet the demands of a given environment. (👍) Helpful

Question 2

what is maladaptive?

Answer 2

Contrastingly, maladaptive behaviour is any action that may prevent us from functioning optimally. (👎) Harmful