Psychopathology - Failure to function adequately

Question 1

what are the features of disfunction

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Personal distress

Answer 2

A key feature of abnormality; this includes depression and anxiety disorders

Question 3

Maladaptive behaviour

Answer 3

Behaviour stopping an individual achieving their goals

Question 4

Unpredictability

Answer 4

Unexpected behaviours characterised by loss of control

Question 5

Irrationality

Answer 5

Behaviour that cannot be explained in a rational way

Question 6

Observer discomfort

Answer 6

Behaviour causing discomfort to others

Question 7

Violation of moral standards

Answer 7

Behaviour violating society’s moral standards

Question 8

Unconventionality

Answer 8

Unconventional behaviours