Failure function adequately + Deviation ideal mental health

• What does the failure to function adequately definition of abnormality take into account?

  The experiences of the patient.
• What is one strength of the failure to function adequately definition?

  It considers how thoughts and feelings affect a person's life.
• How does the failure to function adequately definition differ from statistical infrequency?

  It does not make a judgment based on a predefined list of symptoms.
• Why is the failure to function adequately definition considered more sensitive?

  It assesses abnormality based on individual experiences rather than just numbers.
• What is one limitation of the failure to function adequately definition?

  Not all individuals with an abnormality fail to function adequately.
• How might a person with depression still function adequately?

  They may still carry out everyday tasks like going to work.
• What is an example of a person who lacks moral standards but does not experience distress?

  A person with psychopathy.
• Why is the failure to function adequately definition not always accurate?

  Because it does not account for individuals who can function despite having an abnormality.
• What is one strength of the deviation from ideal mental health definition?

  It provides a positive and holistic approach to diagnosing abnormality.
• Why is the deviation from ideal mental health definition considered more preferable?

  It focuses on desirable behaviors rather than undesirable ones.
• What is a limitation of the ideal mental health characteristics?

  They are too demanding and practically impossible to achieve all the time.
• How does the ideal mental health definition affect the judgment of individuals?

  Most people would be judged as abnormal at some point based on this definition.
• What is one limitation of the deviation from ideal mental health definition?

  It is not always accurate in defining abnormality.