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maladaptive

mastery

/ˌmæləˈdæptɪv/adj

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Which word is most opposite in meaning to **maladaptive** in the sentence below?

The learned helplessness explanation of sex differences in depression would be supported if it was shown that a greater degree of uncontrollability and a more maladaptive explanatory style in women account for any sex differences observed in depression in the sample.