Which of the following is a behavioural symptom of maladjustment?

Maladjustment is a behavioral adjustment disorder in which our sense of self prevents us from making a normal adjustment to some need or demand in our environment.

Key Points

• Maladjustment often manifests in behavioral patterns, and aggression is a noticeable externalized behavior indicating difficulty in coping with situations or environments.
• Aggression is behavioral response where individuals exhibit hostility or violent actions due to frustration, stress, or inability to adapt.
• It is commonly associated with maladjustment in social or educational contexts.

Hint

• Anxiety: While a symptom of maladjustment, it is more psychological or emotional rather than behavioral.
• Insecurity: This is a psychological state reflecting feelings of inadequacy or uncertainty.
• Apathy: A lack of interest or enthusiasm, often emotional in nature, not directly a behavioral symptom.

Hence, the correct answer is Aggression.