4.1.4 Deviation from Ideal Mental Health

• How is abnormal behavior determined in the context of deviation from ideal mental health?

  By comparing to standards of perfect mental health
• Who developed the criteria for ideal mental health?

  Jahoda
• What does positive self-attitude refer to in Jahoda's characteristics of ideal mental health?

  Feeling good about yourself and your capabilities
• What does resistance to stress involve according to Jahoda?

  Managing stressful situations effectively
• What happens if someone does not meet Jahoda's standards?

  They are considered to "deviate" from ideal mental health
• How does autonomy relate to ideal mental health?

  Being independent and making your own decisions
• What is a strength of using deviation from ideal mental health?

  It focuses on positive aspects of mental health.
• How does deviation from ideal mental health provide a framework for assessment?

  It offers a comprehensive set of criteria for evaluation.
• What does "Deviation from Ideal Mental Health" refer to?

  Behavior abnormality based on mental health standards
• What does the social norms definition focus on?

  Cultural appropriateness
• What happens if an individual's mental state differs significantly from the ideal?

  They may be considered abnormal
• What is a key limitation of the social norms definition?

  Subjective, culture-dependent
• How does ideal mental health differ from the other definitions of abnormality?

  • Unique in its positive approach
  • Other definitions focus on negative traits
  • Shares cultural bias limitation with social norms
  • Offers a holistic assessment of well-being
• What is meant by self-actualization in Jahoda's model?

  Developing to your full potential
• What might it indicate if someone lacks many characteristics of ideal mental health?

  They might deviate from ideal mental health
• What is a consequence of most people not meeting Jahoda's criteria?

  Many may be labeled as abnormal unnecessarily.
• How can the characteristics of ideal mental health be applied in real life?

  • Assess personal mental health
  • Identify areas for improvement
  • Guide therapeutic practices
  • Enhance overall well-being
• What is a key limitation of the function failure definition?

  Can exclude severe cases
• How does deviation from ideal mental health differ from other definitions of abnormality?

  It emphasizes positive mental health rather than just dysfunction.
• What does the definition of statistical infrequency focus on?

  Rare behaviors
• What are the six characteristics of ideal mental health according to Jahoda?

  • Positive self-attitude
  • Self-actualization
  • Autonomy
  • Resistance to stress
  • Accurate perception of reality
  • Environmental mastery
• How does the failure to meet Jahoda's criteria relate to abnormality?

  The more criteria unmet, the more abnormality perceived
• What is a limitation of using deviation from ideal mental health?

  It is culturally biased regarding mental health standards.
• Why is the cultural bias a limitation of deviation from ideal mental health?

  Standards of ideal mental health vary across cultures.
• What are Jahoda's six key signs of ideal mental health?

  • Positive attitude towards oneself
  • Personal growth (self-actualisation)
  • Independence (autonomy)
  • Coping with stress
  • Realistic perception of the world
  • Functioning effectively in the environment
• What is environmental mastery in Jahoda's characteristics?

  Being able to adapt and function in your environment
• What is the basis of the concept of deviation from ideal mental health?

  Jahoda's criteria for ideal mental health
• What does accurate perception of reality mean in the context of ideal mental health?

  Seeing things as they are
• What are the four definitions of abnormality?

  Statistical infrequency, social norms, function failure, ideal mental health
• What does the function failure definition focus on?

  Daily functioning
• What does Jahoda's criteria aim to define?

  It aims to define what constitutes ideal mental health.
• What are the limitations shared by social norms and ideal mental health definitions?

  • Both are culturally biased
  • Subjective interpretations can vary
• What is a key limitation of the statistical infrequency definition?

  Doesn't consider context
• What is a key limitation of the ideal mental health definition?

  Culturally biased
• What does the ideal mental health definition focus on?

  Positive well-being
• What is the concept of deviation from ideal mental health?

  It assesses abnormality using Jahoda's criteria
• What is the concept of deviation from ideal mental health?

  It defines abnormality based on mental health standards.