A maladaptive reaction to an identified stressor resulting in impairment in school or occupational functioning or in social activities or relationships is called _______.

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The given description is that of an adjustment disorder, which is a condition where a person experiences excessive distress in response to a stressor, leading to impairment in various areas of their life. Personality disorders, affective disorders, and dissociative disorders involve different symptoms and criteria for diagnosis.

A Maladaptive Reaction to an Identified Stressor Resulting in Impairment