4.1: Deviation from the ideal mental health definition

Question 1

Which two of the following are examples of Jahoda’s criteria for ‘ideal mental health’?
Choose two boxes only.

A - Dependence on others.
B - Environmental mastery.
C - Lack of inhibition.
D - Maladaptiveness.
E - Resistance to stress.

Answer 1

B - Environmental mastery

E - Resistance to stress

Question 2

Outline the deviation from the ideal mental health definition (2 marks)

Answer 2

The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing

Question 3

Outline the deviation from the ideal mental health definition (2 marks).
The deviation from the ideal mental health definition is that abnormal behaviour is that which fails to meet prescribed criteria for psychological wellbeing.
Example

Answer 3

For example, an accurate perception of reality, resistance to stress, ect