4.1.3 Failure to Function Adequately

• How can behavior interfere with daily routines?

  By preventing completion of regular tasks.
• What is meant by observer discomfort in the context of Failure to Function Adequately?

  Actions that bother or worry others
• What is one way to define abnormality in psychology?

  Failure to Function Adequately
• How do the definitions of abnormality differ in psychology?

  • Failure to Function Adequately: Focuses on coping abilities and distress.
  • Statistical Infrequency: Based on rarity of behaviors.
  • Deviation from Social Norms: Involves breaking societal rules.
  • Deviation from Ideal Mental Health: Centers on absence of well-being.
• What is a strength of the approach discussed?

  It focuses on real-life impacts on individuals
• How might excessive yelling in public relate to observer discomfort?

  It could make people uncomfortable
• Why is considering subjective experiences a strength of the approach?

  It acknowledges personal distress and individual perspectives
• What does maladaptiveness refer to in the context of Failure to Function Adequately?

  Behavior that hinders normal task performance
• If someone is constantly anxious about everyday things, what does this signify?

  It signifies personal distress
• Why is Failure to Function Adequately considered a distinct way to define abnormality?

  It focuses on functional impact rather than rarity
• What does Deviation from Social Norms focus on?

  Breaking cultural or societal rules
• What does it mean if someone does not meet all criteria for functional failure?

  They may still experience internal distress
• How can the approach overlap with other conditions?

  It may lack precision due to overlapping symptoms
• What is a limitation regarding the definition of "adequately" in the approach?

  It is subjective and varies across cultures
• How does Functional Failure impact daily life?

  • Causes personal suffering
  • Affects how others perceive you
• What does personal distress indicate in an individual?

  The individual feels upset about their condition
• What are the four main components of Failure to Function Adequately?

  Maladaptiveness, Personal Distress, Observer Discomfort, Irrationality
• What is the key focus of the Statistical Infrequency definition of abnormality?

  Uncommon behaviors
• In which situation is the approach particularly useful?

  Diagnosing conditions affecting daily life
• What does potential risk to self or others imply?

  It suggests danger due to dysfunctional behavior.
• What does Deviation from Ideal Mental Health emphasize?

  Absence of well-being
• What is the definition of Failure to Function Adequately?

  It refers to inability to manage daily life.
• How does Failure to Function Adequately differ from Statistical Infrequency?

  It focuses on coping abilities and distress
• What are the key aspects of OCD as a Functional Failure?

  • Maladaptiveness: Disruption of daily routine
  • Personal Distress: Overwhelmed by obsessive thoughts
  • Observer Discomfort: Rituals seem strange to others
• How might delusional beliefs demonstrate irrationality?

  They might lead to irrational behavior
• What does it mean to be unable to cope with ordinary demands?

  It means struggling with daily responsibilities.
• What are the key aspects of Social Anxiety Disorder as a Functional Failure?

  • Maladaptiveness: Avoidance of parties and crowds
  • Personal Distress: Constant worry in social situations
  • Observer Discomfort: Friends find avoidance odd
• What is a maladaptive behavior in Depression?

  Struggling to get out of bed
• How might extreme social anxiety demonstrate maladaptiveness?

  It prevents attendance at school
• What does irrationality refer to in the context of Failure to Function Adequately?

  Illogical or unpredictable thoughts and actions
• What is personal distress in the context of Failure to Function Adequately?

  It refers to suffering experienced by the individual.
• What are the key aspects of Failure to Function Adequately?

  • Unable to cope with ordinary demands
  • Behavior interferes with daily routines
  • Personal distress or suffering
  • Potential risk to self or others
• What is a maladaptive behavior in OCD?

  Compulsive hand-washing
• What are the key aspects of Depression as a Functional Failure?

  • Maladaptiveness: Difficulty completing daily tasks
  • Personal Distress: Persistent sadness and hopelessness
  • Irrationality: Negative thoughts about self-worth
• What does Failure to Function Adequately indicate in psychology?

  It indicates behaviors that hinder daily life management.