4.1.2 Failure to function adequately

Question 1

Explain failure to function adequately?

Answer 1

This definition does not account for those who do not conform to social norms but are not abnormal, such as those that are individualistic or eccentric in their behaviour.

Question 2

What are the 7 features of personal dysfunction?

Answer 2

/Personal distress
/Maladaptive behaviour
/Unpredictability
/Irrationality
/Observer discomfort
/Violations of moral standards
/Unconventionality

Question 3

Describe personal distress?

Answer 3

Displaying behaviour which causes person stress to the sufferer.

Question 4

Describe maladaptive behaviour?

Answer 4

Displaying behaviour stopping individuals from attaining life goals both socially and occupationally.

Question 5

Describe unpredictability?

Answer 5

Displaying unexpected behaviours characterised by loss of control.

Question 6

Describe irrationality?

Answer 6

Displaying behaviour that cannot be explained rationally.

Question 7

Describe observer discomfort?

Answer 7

Displaying behaviour causes discomfort to observers.

Question 8

Describe violations of moral standards?

Answer 8

Displaying behaviour violating social norms.

Question 9

Describe unconventionality?

Answer 9

Displaying unconventional behaviours.

Question 10

What are the strengths of failure to function adequately?

Answer 10

/Observable behaviour
/Checklist
/Personal perspective
/Represents a threshold for help

Question 11

Explain how FTFA has observable behaviour?

Answer 11

This definition focuses on behaviours which can be observed in the individual, allowing others to judge if the individual appears to have abnormal behaviours.

Question 12

Explain how FTFA has a checklist?

Answer 12

This definition provides individuals with a practical checklist to check their behaviour.

Question 13

Explain how FTFA has personal perspective?

Answer 13

This definition allows the individual to have their own perspective of the mental disorder by recognising the personal experience of those suffering.

Question 14

Explain how FTFA has a threshold for help?

Answer 14

This definition provides a clear criteria for when individuals need professional help.

Question 15

What are the limitations of failure to function adequately?

Answer 15

/Discrimination
/Abnormality is normal
/Abnormality and dysfunction do not always go together

Question 16

Explain how FTFA is discrimative

Answer 16

This definition labels individuals who make unusual life choices. This definition also discriminates against those cultures who make different life choices

Question 17

Explain how FTFA shows abnormality is not normal?

Answer 17

This definition does not consider when it is normal to behave abnormally, for example at the loss of a loved one, through a divorce, taking exams.

Question 18

Explain how FTFA shows how abnormality and dysfunction do not always go together?

Answer 18

This definition does not explain people with dangerous personality disorders, such as psychopaths, who can appear normal.