Abnormality 3 Deviation From Ideal Mental Health

Question 1

AO1

Answer 1

-jahoda there are six criteria that define MH
-failure to meet one or more of these criteria would sugg an abnormality
-more criteria they fail the more abnormal the p would be deemed
1 negative self attitudes
2 prob with self-actualisation
3 unable to resist stress
4 lack of autonomy
5 inaccurate perception of reality
6 poor environmental mastery

Question 2

AO3 strenght

Answer 2

P- it covers a broad range of criteria for mental h
E- some argue that def covers most reasons someone would seek help from MH services or referred for help
E- contradicts other def as DSN as only focus one criteria to define abnormality
L- therefore the vast range of factors discussed in relation to ideal MH make it an appropriate definition of abnormality

Question 3

AO3 weakness

Answer 3

P- too strict
E- ppl may not be able to realistically meet all 6 criteria that define MH at one time
E- e.g individual who lost job may not be able to cope with stressful situations and may develop negative self attitudes as a result, mean individual classed as abnormal even tough this would be a rational response to many
L- therefore limiting DIMH