Failure to Function Adequately

• What does 'Failure to Function Adequately' (FTFA) define in psychology?

  Abnormality
• FTFA refers to the point at which someone is unable to continue their daily routine
• Coping with everyday life is a characteristic of good mental health.
• What are some examples of tasks that indicate coping with everyday life according to FTFA?

  Hygiene, eating, socializing
• How can FTFA affect relationships with friends and family?

  Increased conflict
• Work colleagues may distance themselves from individuals experiencing FTFA.
• Match the sign of FTFA with its description:

  Severe personal distress ↔️ Emotional pain and suffering

  Irrational behavior ↔️ Acting illogically or without reason

  Self-inflicted harm ↔️ Deliberately causing injury
• FTFA is considered overly subjective because one person’s lack of hygiene may be another person’s eco-friendly choice
• Swimming with sharks is always considered abnormal behavior under FTFA.

  False