Maladaptatiivsed
Maladaptatiivsed is a Finnish term that translates to maladaptive in English. It is often used in psychology and psychiatry to describe behaviors, thoughts, or emotional responses that are no longer functional or beneficial to an individual, and may even be harmful. These can arise as coping mechanisms for past stress or trauma but persist even when the original threat is gone, leading to difficulties in daily life.
Examples of maladaptatiivsed behaviors include avoidance of social situations due to anxiety, perfectionism that prevents task
Understanding maladaptatiivsed patterns is crucial for therapeutic intervention. Therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aim to