Question

joachim is afraid of driving or riding in a motor vehicle. when he was 17, his brother was killed in a fatal automobile collision. he had been the driver of the car and had walked away with only a few minor injuries. now, at age 27, he still refused to get into any motor vehicles. fortunately, he has always been able to function normally because he lives in new york city and can easily walk to work. his family also lives in the city, in easy walking distance. 1. does joachim classify as having a disorder? underline your answer yes or no 2. 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: A psychological disorder requires deviance, distress, and dysfunction. Joachim's avoidance of vehicles is deviant, but he has no distress or dysfunction, so he does not meet the criteria for a disorder.
2. For the second question:

• Deviant: His refusal to use any motor vehicle is outside the typical behavior of most people, who rely on motor vehicles for transport.
• Distressful: There is no indication in the scenario that Joachim feels upset, anxious, or distressed about his avoidance of motor vehicles; he functions normally in his environment.
• Dysfunctional: Joachim can walk to work and see his family easily, so his avoidance of motor vehicles does not impair his ability to carry out daily life tasks.

Answer:

1. No

2.
Deviant = Yes, his avoidance of all motor vehicles is outside the norm of typical transportation behavior.
Distressful = No, there is no indication he experiences distress from this behavior.
Dysfunctional = No, he can fully function in his daily life without motor vehicles.