Maladaptive behavior refers to actions or patterns of behavior that are ineffective, disruptive, or harmful to an individual's well-being and ability to function in society. It is behavior that does not align with the demands and expectations of a given situation.
These are unresolved psychological struggles from early childhood that influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without our conscious awareness.
These are unconscious strategies employed by the ego to protect against anxiety arising from conflicts between impulses (id) and societal norms (superego).