Deviation from ideal mental health - abnormality Flashcards
what is deviation of ideal mental health?
someone is defined as abnormal if they do not fit jahoda’s 6 elements of optimal living
what are jahados 6 elements of optimal living?
personal growth, resistance to stress, environmental mastery, autonomy, positive view of self, accurate view of reality
what is personal growth?
this refers to developing talents and abilities to the full
(self-actualisation)
what is accurate view of reality?
seeing the world for what it truly is without distortions
what is autonomy?
the ability to act independently and self-reliant
what is resistance to stress?
normal people have effective coping strategies and cope in everyday anxiety evoking situations
what is positive view of self?
having high self-esteem and self acceptance
what is ‘master of your own environment’
normal people can meet the demands of different situations and are able to adapt to changes
evaluation: jahoda’s criteria is considered to be comprehensive, how is this a strength?
the criteria provides a very clear definition of what mental health os
evaluation: jahoda’s criteria is considered to be holistic, how is this a strength
the definition looks at individuals as a whole
evaluation: the definiron targets areas of dysfunction, this therefore makes it easier for patients to….
set their own personal goals and work towards them
evaluation: the criteria is very demanding, this makes it difficult for what?
it is difficult to meet all of the criteria, very few people can
evaluation: jahoda’s criteria varies from culture to culture and therefore lack …. relativism.
why?
CULTURE
this is because the criteria is based off western,middle class individuality ideas. for example, autonomy is viewed as abnormal in collectivist cultures but desired in the UK
