Lesson 2- Failure to function adequately

Question 1

Define failure to function adequately (AO1)

Answer 1

model of abnormality based on the fact that an individual is UNABLE TO COPE with day-to-day life as they are experiencing psychological DISTRESS or DISCOMFORT

Question 2

What two psychologists came up with FAILURE TO FUNCTION adequately

Answer 2

Rosenhan and Seligman

Question 3

What do psychologists use to assess rates of SOCIAL, OCCUPATIONAL and PSYCHOLOGICAL functioning

Answer 3

Global Assessment of Functioning scale (GAF)

Question 4

How many points did ROSENHAN + SELIGMAN use to identify abnormality

Answer 4

7

Question 5

mnemonic for failure to function criteria?

Answer 5

S.U.M.O.V.I.V

Question 6

What does SUMOVIV stand for

Answer 6

Suffering
Unpredictability
Maladaptive
Observer discomfort
Vividness and unconventionality
Irrationality
Violation of moral standards

Question 7

State a DISADVANTAGE of failure to function adequately (AO3)

(hint: Harold shipman)

Answer 7

Abnormality is not always accompanied by DYSFUNCTION

-some individuals may have a PSYCHOLOGICAL abnormality, but still lead a normal life + DO NOT possess 7 criteria e.g Harold shipman

-HOWEVER, an individual may appear to function inadequately but could just be having a BAD DAY

Question 8

State a DISADVANTAGE of failure to function adequately

(hint: subjective)

Answer 8

-7 criteria can be PROBLEMATIC as they are difficult to measure+ analyse

-high levels of subjectivity + low levels of objectivity

ADDITIONALLY, there may be occasions where it is normal to experience more than ONE criteria

Question 9

State an ADVANTAGE of failure to function adequately

(hint: GAF)

Answer 9

using G.A.F psychologists can ACCURATELY ASSESS the degree of abnormality

-if the patient appears not be COPING well in their SOCIAL/OCCUPATIONAL life then it could be concluded->failing to function adequately-> abnormal