LS4 - Deviation From Ideal Mental Health

Question 1

Who Developed DFIMH

Answer 1

Marie Jahoda

Question 2

DFIMH

Answer 2

Stems from the humanist approach which focuses on motivation and self development. Abnormality relates to the lack of contented existence, therefore deviating from ideal mental health can be classed as abnormal.

Question 3

Self Actualisation

Answer 3

Means humans should strive to reach their full potential, abnormality can occur when people fail to achieve their goals/meet criteria.

Question 4

How Is It Measured

Answer 4

Jahoda argued that there are 6 criteria for someone to have a positive mental health and be normal.

Question 5

The 6 Criteria

Answer 5

Autonomy
Perception Of Reality
Personal Growth
Integration
Environmental Mastery
Self Attitudes

Question 6

DFIMH Strengths

Answer 6

Productive

Target Areas Of Dysfunction

Question 7

DFIMH Weaknesses

Answer 7

Subjective Model

Hard To Achieve

Question 8

Productive

Answer 8

It focuses on optimal criteria that everyone should aim for - self actualisation is a positive trait everyone should try have.

Question 9

Target Areas Of Dysfunction

Answer 9

DFIMH can highlight and target areas of dysfunction that the patient and psychologist can then work on.

Question 10

Subjective Model

Answer 10

It’s based on abstract concepts that are difficult to define/measure e.g. how much autonomy do I need before I fully achieve it.

Question 11

Hard To Achieve

Answer 11

Very few people can meet all 6 criteria at once, so bare mans w Ould be classed as abnormal when they aren’t its very difficult to achieve all 6 at once.