Failure to function adequately

• What is described as a failure to function adequately?


  Failure to function adequately
• What does it mean when a person crosses the line between 'normal' and 'abnormal'?

  They can no longer cope with daily demands
• How might we determine if someone is not functioning adequately?

  By assessing their ability to maintain basic standards
• What might indicate that someone is not functioning adequately in terms of nutrition and hygiene?

  Inability to maintain basic standards of nutrition
• What does it suggest if someone can no longer hold down a job or maintain relationships?

  They may not be functioning adequately
• Who proposed additional signs to determine when someone is not coping?

  David Rosenhan and Martin Seligman
• What are the additional signs proposed by Rosenhan and Seligman to determine inadequate functioning?

  • Non-conformance to personal rules
  • Severe personal distress
  • Irrational or dangerous behavior
• What does it indicate when a person no longer conforms to personal rules?

  They may not be functioning adequately
• What does severe personal distress suggest about an individual?

  They may not be functioning adequately
• What does it mean if a person's behavior becomes irrational or dangerous?

  They may not be functioning adequately
• Why would a diagnosis not be made solely based on low IQ?

  Other factors must also indicate inadequate functioning
• What must an individual also be failing to do for a diagnosis to be made?

  They must also be failing to function adequately
• What is the relationship between mental health and ideal mental health standards?

  • Deviations from ideal mental health indicate issues
  • Ideal mental health includes positive self-esteem, autonomy, and personal growth
  • Mental health is assessed against these standards
• What is a deviation from ideal mental health?

  Failure to meet standards of mental well-being
• What does it mean to have a low IQ in the context of mental health diagnosis?

  It may indicate inadequate functioning
• How does one determine if they are deviating from ideal mental health?

  By assessing their mental health against standards
• What is the significance of maintaining personal relationships in mental health?

  It is a standard for adequate functioning
• What does it indicate if someone experiences severe personal distress?

  They may not be functioning adequately
• What is the role of personal rules in determining adequate functioning?

  Non-conformance may indicate inadequate functioning
• What is the importance of social relationships in mental health?

  They are crucial for adequate functioning
• How does one assess their mental health against ideal standards?

  By evaluating personal well-being and functioning
• What is the relationship between mental health and daily life demands?

  Inability to cope indicates inadequate functioning
• What is the significance of maintaining basic standards of nutrition and hygiene?

  It indicates adequate functioning
• What does it mean if someone cannot maintain relationships?

  They may not be functioning adequately
• How can one identify if they are failing to function adequately?

  By assessing their ability to meet daily demands
• What is the role of personal space in mental health?

  It is important for adequate functioning