It attends to the past experiences that have set the groundwork for pathology, the current situations that trigger dysfunctional emotions, beliefs and sensations, and the positive experience needed to enhance
future adaptive behaviors and mental health.
Discussion of exceptions and movement towards
future adaptive behaviors allows the clinician and client to focus on solutions to the client's problem, rather than dwelling on the problem itself.
Not exact matches
Adaptive behavior is in fact multidimensional and can be predictive of certain aspects of
future performances such as socioemotional functioning and integration into the community.
Future research regarding the relationship between intelligence, parental depression, and
adaptive behavior would benefit from a prospective, rather than retrospective, design.