A01

• What does failure to function adequately mean?

  they struggle to cope with the demands of everyday life
• What are the 7 characteristics specified by Rosenahan and Seligman 1989?

  1. Personal suffering
  2. Danger to self or others
  3. Maladaptive behaviour
  4. Irrational, bizarre behaviour
  5. Causing distress to others
  6. Unpredictable behaviour
  7. Violating more or social standards/norms