Psychopathology L2

Question 1

Failure to function definition

Answer 1

Individuals are abnormal when their behaviour means that they cannot cope with everyday life. Their behaviour may disrupt their ability to work or conduct satisfying interpersonal relationships.

Question 2

7 features of failure to function adequately

Answer 2

1. Personal distress
2. Maladaptive behaviour
3. Unpredictability
4. Irrationality
5. Observer discomfort
6. Violation of moral standards
7. Unconventionality

Question 3

Personal distress definition

Answer 3

Feeling sad, anxious, worried, or scared

Question 4

Maladaptive behaviour definition

Answer 4

Behaviour stopping individuals from attaining life goals, both socially & occupationally

Question 5

Unpredictability definition

Answer 5

Displaying unexpected behaviours characterised by the loss of control

Question 6

Irrationality definition

Answer 6

Displaying behaviours which cannot be explained in a logical way

Question 7

Observer discomfort definition

Answer 7

Displaying behaviour which causes discomfort in others

Question 8

Violation of moral standards definition

Answer 8

Displaying behaviour which violates society’s ethical code

Question 9

Unconventionality definition

Answer 9

Displaying behaviour which does not conform to what is generally done in a certain situation

Question 10

Psychopath definition

Answer 10

Someone who doesn’t feel emotions in the way normal people do.

E,g: an organised serial killer as they are able to function well