Strengths of failure to function adequately

Question 1

Name one strength of failure to function adequately

Answer 1

it recognises the subjective experiences of the patient

Question 2

How would you elaborate on the first strength

Answer 2

• it is a strength as it allows us to view or perceive mental disorder from the perspective of the person experiencing it
• this definition therefore has a certain sensitivity and practically

Question 3

Name a second strength of failure to function adequately

Answer 3

It is observable

Question 4

How would you elaborate on the second advantage of failure to function adequately

Answer 4

• it can be seen by others around the individual (i.e may not get out of bed in the morning, or keep a job down)
• failure to function can be easy to judge objectively as behaviours are observable (i.e can dress, can eat)
• this a strength because others can intervene if the individual is unable to make decisions or help themselves