2nd Definition Of Abnormality- Failure To Fins ion Adequately

Question 1

What does failure to function suggest about abnormality?

Answer 1

This suggests that abnormality is about how well or not well a person copes with everyday life. If someone cannot get up in the morning, eat properly, do a normal job or look after their family they may be diagnosed as abnormal.

Question 2

How do doctors diagnose patients ability to function?

Answer 2

Doctors in fact diagnose patients ability to function using the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale in the DSM. This defines someone with superior functioning and for whom nothing is a problem as ‘100’, 60- moderate difficulties in social, occupational or school functioning and 20- they are a danger to themselves and others.