Definitions of Abnormality: Failure to Function Adequately (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does Failure to Function Adequately mean?
What does Failure to Function Adequately mean?
Mental state stops everyday activities
How does cultural relativism affect this definition?
How does cultural relativism affect this definition?
Adequate functioning varies by culture
What is the consequence of cultural relativism for this definition?
What is the consequence of cultural relativism for this definition?
Different diagnoses in different cultures
What alternative factor might explain failure to keep a job?
What alternative factor might explain failure to keep a job?
Economic situation
What is a strength of this definition regarding patients?
What is a strength of this definition regarding patients?
Attempts to understand patient's perspective
Why is this definition useful for identifying when help is needed?
Why is this definition useful for identifying when help is needed?
Provides sensible threshold for help
Which definition does Failure to Function overlap with?
Which definition does Failure to Function overlap with?
Deviation from social norm
How can unemployment illustrate the overlap problem?
How can unemployment illustrate the overlap problem?
Could be failure or social deviation
Why might this definition be seen as deterministic?
Why might this definition be seen as deterministic?
Can't make choices without appearing to fail
How might an alternate lifestyle be misinterpreted?
How might an alternate lifestyle be misinterpreted?
As not complying to social norm