Deviation from Ideal Mental Health

• How can one diagnose abnormality according to DIMH?

  By looking for lack of ideal mental health signals
• What is the first characteristic of ideal mental health according to Jahoda?

  Positive attitudes towards the self
• What does having high self-esteem indicate in Jahoda's model?

  A strong sense of identity
• What does self-actualisation refer to in Jahoda's model?

  Personal growth and development
• What does autonomy mean in the context of Jahoda's model?

  Ability to act independently from others
• What is self-regulation according to Jahoda?

  Working independently and solving problems
• What does resistance to stress involve?

  Coping in stressful situations
• What does accurate perception of reality entail?

  Having a realistic view of the world
• What does environmental mastery refer to?

  Adapting to different environments
• What are the strengths of the DIMH model?

  • Holistic measure of abnormality
  • Considers all facets of a person
  • Positive measure with real-world applications
• What are the limitations of Jahoda's criteria for ideal mental health?

  • Almost impossible to achieve
  • Constant self-actualisation can lead to self-doubt
  • Being stress-free is not desirable
  • Unrealistic standards may label many as abnormal
  • Prone to cultural bias, especially in collectivist cultures
• How does modesty bias conflict with self-actualisation?

  It discourages broadcasting individual achievements