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Development of Schemas in Adulthood
Individuals may develop dysfunctional schemas in adulthood, distinct from the maladaptive schemas theorized in schema therapy which are believed to stem from childhood. While schema therapy proposes 21 specific maladaptive schemas rooted in childhood, evidence supports the concept of forming new schemas in adulthood, although the specifics of this process and categorization are subject to ongoing research and exploration.