Term ID: T5822

Negative Adaptation

/negative-adaptation/
Maladaptive responses to stress or trauma that increase vulnerability to future problems
Example: Contrasts with resilience and post-traumatic growth, requiring intervention to prevent deterioration

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Reference: Rutter (2006)