Lesson 2: Failure to Function Flashcards
1
Q
Who created failure to function?
A
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989)
2
Q
Name the 7.
A
Personal distress Maladaptive behaviour Unpredictability Observer discomfort Violation of moral standards Irrationality Unconventionality
3
Q
P definition?
A
Feeling scared, sad, anxious, or worried
4
Q
M definition?
A
Displaying behaviour which prevents a person from attaining life goals, both socially and occupationally
5
Q
1U definition?
A
Displaying behaviour that is unexpected and characterised by a loss of control
6
Q
I definition?
A
Displaying behaviour that cannot be explained in a logical way
8
Q
O definition?
A
Displaying behaviour that causes discomfort in others
9
Q
2U definition?
A
Displaying behaviour that does not conform to what is generally done in a certain situation
10
Q
V definition?
A
Displaying behaviour that violates society’s ethical standards
11
Q
What are the limitations?
A
+ Recognises patient’s perspective
- Abnormality is not always accompanied with failure to function - Harold Shipman, 215 patients murdered over 23 years
- Behaviour that may cause OD may not cause PD - Stephen Gough
- Some cases - perfectly normal to feel distress
