maladaptive changes
[ˌmæl.ədˈæp.tɪv ˈtʃeɪn.dʒɪz]
noun phrasepl: maladaptive changes
mudanças desadaptativas
1. Negative behavioral, psychological, or physiological modifications that reduce an individual's ability to function effectively or cope with environmental demands
The patient's maladaptive changes included increased substance abuse as a response to stress.
As mudanças desadaptativas do paciente incluíram abuso aumentado de substâncias como resposta ao estresse.
2. In psychology and medicine, dysfunctional alterations that worsen symptoms or impair adaptation to life circumstances
Maladaptive changes in sleep patterns often accompany depression.
Mudanças desadaptativas nos padrões de sono frequentemente acompanham a depressão.
3. Structural or functional deterioration that develops as an unsuccessful coping mechanism
The cardiac maladaptive changes resulted from prolonged hypertension.
As mudanças cardíacas desadaptativas resultaram da hipertensão prolongada.
This term is primarily used in clinical, psychological, and medical contexts in both the United States and Brazil. It represents professional terminology found in psychiatric evaluations, therapy sessions, and medical diagnoses. The concept is central to cognitive-behavioral therapy and mental health treatment approaches in both cultures.
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