4 D's of Diagnosis

Question 1

What is Deviant?

Answer 1

• Behaviours, emotions and thoughts which are different from social or cultural norms.

Question 2

What is Distress?

Answer 2

• Negative behaviours and feelings which cause distress to the individuals or other around us.

Question 3

What is Dysfunctional?

Answer 3

Behaviours and Feelings are dysfunctional when they interfere with person’s ability to function daily life e.g. hold a job

Question 4

What is Danger?

Answer 4

• Behaviours and feelings that are potentially harmful to an individual or the individuals around them are seen as abnormal

Question 5

What are some examples of dysfunctional behaviours?

Answer 5

• not being able to go to work
• struggling to get out of bed
• cannot get dressed.

Question 6

What are some examples of dangerous behaviours?

Answer 6

• threatening to take their own lives
• messing around with knives

Question 7

What are some examples of distressing behaviours?

Answer 7

• feeling overwhelmed by certain things

Question 8

What are some examples of deviant behaviours?

Answer 8

• when someone refuses to leave the house
• washing your hands 30 times