Other individuals are staunch underfunctioners. They become less competent under stress, inviting others to take over. They tend to become the focus of family gossip, worry, or concern, and they frequently earn labels such as “the fragile one,” “the selfish one,” “the problem child,” “the irresponsible one.” They may have difficulty showing their strong, competent side to intimate others, and they just can’t seem to get organized.
