MaladaptiveRefers to anything that minimizes the functioning of an individual. In psychology, a maladaptive characteristic is one that minimizes the interpersonal, occupational, academic, and other everyday types of functioning in an individual. (see mental disorder) In biology, a maladaptive characteristic is one that minimizes the overall reproductive success of an individual. |
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