Emotional competence focuses on the ______________ behavior of the emotional experience.

A) shy
B) humorous
C) adaptive
D) maladaptive

Emotional Experience

The complex psychological state involving an individual's subjective feelings, physiological arousal, and expressive behaviors.

Adaptive

Having the ability to adjust effectively to new conditions or environments; capable of or contributing to adaptation.

Maladaptive

Behaviors or actions that are counterproductive to personal or interpersonal wellbeing, often hindering the ability to effectively cope with or adjust to situations.