Deviations Of Abnormality, Deviation From Ideal Mental Health Flashcards
What is the concept of deviation from ideal mental health?
A perspective that identifies normality based on how closely an individual aligns with ideal mental health criteria
This approach shifts focus from what makes someone abnormal to what constitutes normality.
What are the criteria for ideal mental health proposed by Marie Jahoda?
- No symptoms or distress
- Rationality and accurate self-perception
- Self-actualization
- Ability to cope with stress
- Realistic view of the world
- Good self-esteem and lack of guilt
- Independence from others
- Successful engagement in work, love, and leisure
These criteria help define psychological well-being.
True or False: Ideal mental health includes the ability to cope with stress.
True
Coping with stress is one of the essential criteria outlined by Jahoda.
Fill in the blank: According to Jahoda, having __________ is a criterion for ideal mental health.
good self-esteem
Good self-esteem is crucial for psychological well-being.
What does it mean to self-actualize in the context of mental health?
To reach one’s potential
Self-actualization is a key aspect of achieving ideal mental health.
How does deviation from ideal mental health relate to failure to function adequately?
There is overlap; inability to keep a job can be seen as either failure to cope or deviation from ideal mental health
This indicates that both concepts can be interconnected.
What is the significance of having a realistic view of the world in terms of mental health?
It is one of the criteria that contribute to overall psychological well-being
A realistic worldview helps individuals navigate life effectively.
List three criteria of ideal mental health according to Jahoda.
- No symptoms or distress
- Rational perception of self
- Ability to cope with stress
These elements are fundamental to achieving mental health.
What is a strength of deviation from ideal mental health?
It is very comprehensive and covers a broad range of criteria for mental health.
It addresses most reasons someone would seek help from mental health services.
What does Jahoda’s classification of ideal mental health emphasize?
Personal achievement and self-actualisation.
However, these ideas are considered culture-bound to Western European and North American cultures.
How might self-actualisation be perceived in non-Western cultures?
As self-indulgent and overly focused on the individual rather than on family or community.
This reflects a contrast between individualist and collectivist cultures.
What is a criticism of Jahoda’s criteria for mental health?
It sets an unrealistically high standard that very few people can attain.
Most people do not achieve all criteria simultaneously or maintain them for long.
What is a potential positive aspect of Jahoda’s ideal mental health criteria?
It clarifies ways individuals could benefit from seeking treatment to improve their mental health.
This can encourage people to pursue counseling or other forms of support.
What is a negative implication of deviation from ideal mental health?
It may classify nearly everyone as abnormal.
This raises concerns about the criteria’s utility in assessing who might need treatment.
True or False: Jahoda’s ideal mental health criteria are universally accepted across cultures.
False.
They are primarily relevant to Western cultures and may not apply globally.
