Underlying Dysfunction as an APA Criterion for Psychological Disorders
The APA specifies that disturbed patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors must reflect a flaw, or dysfunction, in the underlying mechanisms responsible for healthy psychological functioning. These mechanisms can be biological, psychological, or developmental in nature.
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Example of Underlying Dysfunction: Hallucinations and Brain Abnormalities
A person experiences debilitating, persistent fear of social situations, to the point where they avoid leaving their home. This has led to job loss and social isolation. According to the criteria for defining a psychological disorder, which of the following statements best represents the concept of an 'underlying dysfunction'?