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1). Briefly describe each of the major theoretical perspectives in maladaptive behavior.

2). Which of the perspectives do you believe is the right perspective, or is there a right perspective?

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1). As you briefly describe each of the major theoretical perspectives in maladaptive behavior, they include the following:

a. Biological= genetic, hereditary factors
b. Psychodynamic=Freudian and psychosocial influences
c. Behavioral=Social learning theories and role of conditioning
d. Cognitive=how maladaptive thoughts influence behaviors

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