Question

in december of 1999, john was convinced that massive computer malfunctions (caused by y2k incompatibility) would produce an apocalypse. he stockpiled supplies of canned food, bottled water, gasoline, and propane, and bought a generator. he kept the gasoline and propane in tanks in his basement. while not particularly safe, this was the best place he could find to keep it.

1. does joachim classify as having a disorder?

underline your answer yes
or no

1. deviant, distressful and dysfunctional

explain how he displays each of the three. if he lacks one of the components write no for that component.
deviant =

distressful =

dysfunctional =

Explanation:

1. For the first question, we use the three criteria (deviant, distressful, dysfunctional) to assess if Joachim (John) has a disorder. His behavior meets all three, so he qualifies.
2. For the second question:

• Deviant: His extreme stockpiling (including storing fuel in the basement) is not typical behavior for most people in response to Y2K fears.
• Distressful: The text does not state he felt distress about his actions or the situation; he acted on his conviction without noted personal anguish.
• Dysfunctional: Storing flammable fuel in the basement creates an unsafe, functional impairment to his home's safety, and his extreme preparation may disrupt daily normal function.

Answer:

1. Yes

2.
Deviant = His extreme stockpiling (storing fuel in the basement) is not typical behavior for most people reacting to Y2K concerns.
Distressful = No
Dysfunctional = Storing flammable gasoline/propane in the basement creates an unsafe, functionally impaired living environment, and his extreme preparation disrupts normal daily function.