The Failure to Function Adequently

Question 1

What does this definition see as abnormal?

Answer 1

• abnormal when individuals can’t cope with everyday life.
• work/ relationships interrupted
• how many things on the features of dysfunction is how abnormal you are.

Question 2

What are the 7 features of Personal dysfunction? Give a brief explanation

Answer 2

1. Personal distress - anxiety depression
2. Unpredictability- unexpected behaviour after a loss in control
3. Irrationality- behaviour that can’t be seen to be rational
4. Unconventionally- behaviour that is not conventional
5. Maladaptive behaviour - preventing attaining life’s goals - socially/work
6. Observer discomfort - your behaviour causes discomfort to others
7. Violation of moral standards - behaviour that violates social morals

Question 3

What are the strengths with this definition?

Answer 3

✅ checklist - allows people to asses how abnormal they are.

✅ asses the degree of abnormality - GAF scale (global assessment functioning scale) considers levels of occupational and path logical functioning to see who needs help.

Question 4

What are the limitations of the definitions?

Answer 4

❌ distres to others - this may be no distress to the person but only to the observer.

❌ normal obnormslity - distress is normal when someone dies as its a good way of dealing with grief - not mentioned