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maladjustment
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maladjustment
Psychol a failure to meet the demands of society, such as coping with problems and social relationships: usually reflected in emotional instability
maladjustment [¦mal·ə′jəs·mənt]
(psychology)
Failure to conform or inadequate conformity due to the inability or a lack of motivation to change one's feelings or attitudes to adjust to the demands of the environment.
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