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Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 907 of 2368

Which client behavior is an example of maladaptive coping?

  1. Using relaxation breathing during a stressful event
  2. Taking part in a support group
  3. Writing in a journal about difficult experiences
  4. Staying away from the stressful situation instead of facing it
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Correct answer: Staying away from the stressful situation instead of facing it

Maladaptive coping includes avoidance of the stressful condition, withdrawal, disengagement from relationships, aggression, and substance misuse.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Concepts: Coping Strategies. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026