Mellie has not been out of the house in three weeks because she is afraid that people are following her and planning on hurting her,which makes her very worried.Mellie's neighbors are worried about her.Which of the following statements does NOT characterize Mellie's experience?

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Mellie's behavior, characterized by not leaving the house due to fear of being followed and hurt, suggests a level of paranoia or anxiety that is personally distressing, upsetting to others, and deviates from social norms. However, considering this behavior as adaptive does not align with the context provided, as it implies a positive or beneficial adjustment to her environment, which is not indicated by the described behavior.

Mellie Has Not Been Out of the House in Three