Adult infant意思
"Adult infant" is an English phrase that refers to an adult who exhibits infantile behavior, attitudes, or dependencies. This term is often used in a clinical or psychological context to describe individuals who have a developmental disorder, such as Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), or who have experienced trauma that has stunted their emotional or psychological growth.
Adult infants may display behaviors that are characteristic of infants or young children, such as:
- Inability to perform basic self-care tasks, such as dressing, feeding, or bathing themselves.
- Constant need for attention and reassurance.
- Difficulty forming and maintaining relationships with peers or adults.
- Inability to regulate their emotions, leading to frequent mood swings or tantrums.
- Dependence on others to make decisions for them.
This term is also sometimes used colloquially to describe adults who act childish or immature, but in a non-clinical context, it is often meant as an insult or a criticism of someone's behavior, rather than a clinical diagnosis.