Dysfunctional Behaviors

Definition

Dysfunctional behaviors are actions that are harmful or disruptive to oneself or others. They often stem from psychological issues or disorders.

Related terms

Maladaptive Behaviors:

Actions that inhibit a person’s ability to adjust healthily to particular situations.

Psychopathology: The scientific study of mental disorders including symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Behavioral Disorder: A type of mental health disorder characterized by persistent patterns of abnormal, aggressive, defiant behavior.