Definitions of abnormality-Deviation from mental health

Question 1

4.Deviation from mental health-Jahoda A01

Answer 1

Occurs when someone does not meet criteria for ideal mental health
>Jahoda (1958) suggested 6 characteristics a p should display if they have ideal menta;l health:
* Positive attitudes towards one self
* self actualisation-(fulfill one’s potential,)
* autonomy-being independent of others, taking responsibility for actions
* integration
* accurate perception
* Enviromental mastery-able to master your enviroment ,love , friendships,

Question 2

A03

Deviation from mental health A comprehensive definition & holistic

Strength

Answer 2

• Jahodas criteria for ideal health distingusihes mental health from illnesses
  means ppls mental health can be discussed meaningfully with professionlas
• This definition looks at the whole person & their behaviour, instead of focusing on singular behaviours, this means it takes a holistic approach to diagnosing mental health issues that helps an individual identify areas for personal development

Question 3

A03

Deviation from mental health- culture bound

Limitation

Answer 3

different elements of mental health not equally applied to all cultures
>Jahodas criteria for mental health widespread in USA & western europe other cultures have different views on mental health
>e.g concept of self actualisation dismissed as self indulgent in some cultures & In Germany place high value on independence but not in Italy
> difficult to appy concept of mental health from one culture to other

self-indulgent can also mean “selfish,

Question 4

Jahodas criteria for ideal mental health is subjective

Limitation

Answer 4

The criteria are subjective & not operationalised, so being defined as abnormal is
not objective.