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Definitions of Abnormality
Failure to function adequately
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A Level > Psychology > Psychopathology > Definitions of Abnormality > Failure to function adequately
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Failure to function adequately
Inability to cope with
everyday living
e.g. not being able to hold down a
job
or maintain
basic standards
of
nutrition
or
hygiene
Rosenhan
and
Seligman
proposed some signs:
No longer conforms to
standard interpersonal rules
e.g.
eye contact
Severe
personal distress
Behaviour becomes
irrational
or
dangerous
to
themselves
or
others
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