deviation from ideal mental health Flashcards
1
Q
deviation from ideal mental health
A
jahoda (1958)
created a criteria for ‘ideal mental health’
ie no symptoms of distress, self-actualise, are independent of others, can cope with stress
2
Q
comprehensive definition
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strength
range of criteria
covers most reasons why we would seek help
allows for self-assessment
3
Q
may be culture-bound
A
not equally applied across all cultures
ie self-actualisation is a westernised idea so cannot be applied universally
