Question

Liam often behaves eccentrically, such that his behavior affects every day functioning with a heightened risk to others. As a result, he fails to hold a regular job and is seldom productive. According to the "4 Ds" of determining whether something is a mental disorder, it is most likely that Liam:

Answer 1

Answer: shows signs of dysfunctional behavior.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: Has a mental disorder

Explanation: The 4D's are: dysfunction, distress, deviance and danger.

Dysfunction is when a behavior causes disruption at a social level and troubles functioning in a day to day spectrum.

Distress is when a behavior causes yourself or your environment to feel unpleased or upset.

Deviance is when a behavior is not considered normal according to the frequency.

Danger is when a behavior can potentialy hurt yourself or others.

Taking into consideration what we know about Liam and this four D's, we can say that he qualifies as a person who has a mental disorder.