Failure to function adequately
- Created by: z_mills1
- Created on: 17-05-14 16:09
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- Failure to function adequately
- when someone deviates from the 'normal' daily routine (pattern of behaviour) then they are failing to function adequately
- e.g. severe depression - when someone struggles to get out of bed in the morning - not able to cope with day-to-day living
- a clear change in the pattern of behaviour is sign of a mental disorder
- Limitations
- some behaviours that appear dysfunctional and abnormal may actually be adaptive for the individual
- e.g. depression may lead to welcome extra attention for the individual, which helps them deal with the stressor that led to depression
- patterns of behaviour vary between cultures, so failing to function adequately may look very different depending on which culture you are in
- depriving yourself of food may be a religious commitment, not a sign of mental illness
- some behaviours that appear dysfunctional and abnormal may actually be adaptive for the individual
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