Failure to Function Adequately

• What does the "failure to function adequately" definition state about abnormal behavior?

  It is when an individual cannot cope with everyday life
• What does the ffa definition acknowledge about people's behavior?

  People may act differently but struggle to manage
• What is the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale (GAF)?

  A method to measure everyday functioning
• What are the seven sections defined by Rosenhan and Seligman for ability to function or cope?

  1. Unpredictability
  2. Maladaptive behavior
  3. Personal distress
  4. Irrationality
  5. Observer discomfort
  6. Violation of moral standards
  7. Unconventionality
• What does the GAF consider in its assessment?

  Rosenhan and Seligman’s sections plus occupational functioning
• What is a strength of the definition regarding individual feelings?

  It considers how the individual feels.
• Why is the GAF scale considered measurable?

  It allows for objective measurement of behavior.
• How can failure to function adequately be observed?

  By noticing behaviors like not getting out of bed.
• What is a weakness of the definition regarding individual focus?

  It may overlook how behavior affects others.
• How might abnormality not stop a person from functioning?

  They may hide inner distress while appearing fine.
• Why does everyday life variation affect the definition's clarity?

  Normality varies across cultures and individuals.
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the definition of abnormality?

  Strengths:

  • Considers individual feelings
  • Measurable through GAF scale
  • Observable behaviors indicate issues

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Overemphasis on individual perspective
  • May miss hidden distress
  • Cultural variations affect normality