Lesson 2: Failure to Function Flashcards
(10 cards)
Who created failure to function?
Rosenhan and Seligman (1989)
Name the 7.
Personal distress Maladaptive behaviour Unpredictability Observer discomfort Violation of moral standards Irrationality Unconventionality
P definition?
Feeling scared, sad, anxious, or worried
M definition?
Displaying behaviour which prevents a person from attaining life goals, both socially and occupationally
1U definition?
Displaying behaviour that is unexpected and characterised by a loss of control
I definition?
Displaying behaviour that cannot be explained in a logical way
O definition?
Displaying behaviour that causes discomfort in others
2U definition?
Displaying behaviour that does not conform to what is generally done in a certain situation
V definition?
Displaying behaviour that violates society’s ethical standards
What are the limitations?
+ Recognises patient’s perspective
- Abnormality is not always accompanied with failure to function - Harold Shipman, 215 patients murdered over 23 years
- Behaviour that may cause OD may not cause PD - Stephen Gough
- Some cases - perfectly normal to feel distress