maladaptive

Example Sentences

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But this taste becomes maladaptive in our modern environment.

From Salon

Registered dietitians use them to assess adequacy of one's diet, to identify nutrients of concern, food sensitivities/intolerances and maladaptive eating behaviors.

From Salon

They blame our dysfunction on repressed childhood trauma; on ebbs and flows of neurotransmitters; on instincts that helped our ancestors propagate but are maladaptive today; on wayward genes.

From Scientific American

“You may learn new ways of getting your needs met, and they may be maladaptive,” he said.

From Seattle Times

Our society is sick and is using maladaptive behavior to compensate for that condition.

From Salon