Summer has anorexia nervosa and is slowly starving herself to death. however, when friends or family tell her to seek professional , she tells them that she feels fine. she can't understand why people won't just leave her alone. in this example, summer's eating disorder would most likely be considered

Summer’s eating disorder would most likely be considered as maladaptive. In addition, maladaptive behaviors are tendencies that don't let an individual alter well to certain circumstances. They are classically disorderly and dysfunctional behaviors can range from mild to severe in possibility. The maladaptive behaviors are classically used as a means of decreasing mental discomfort and nervousness but are not effective in this favor and can occasionally even make it poorer. 

The correct answer is connotation.