Deviation from ideal mental health

• What does deviation from ideal mental health define as abnormality?

  Deviation from a set of ideal mental health criteria
• Who proposed the ideal mental health criteria?

  Marie Jahoda
• In what year were the ideal mental health criteria proposed?

  1958
• What are the key factors in Jahoda's model of ideal mental health?

  Positive self-esteem, self-actualization, autonomy
• How does deviation from ideal mental health provide a clear criterion for abnormality?

  It compares behavior to an ideal framework
• What is a strength of deviation from ideal mental health as a definition of abnormality?

  It considers multiple aspects of mental health
• How does deviation from ideal mental health provide a positive view of abnormality?

  It emphasizes potential for optimal mental health
• What is a weakness of deviation from ideal mental health?

  It is culturally biased towards Western ideals
• How does deviation from ideal mental health fail to account for personal circumstances?

  It ignores context of individual functioning
• Why is Jahoda’s model of ideal mental health considered too idealistic?

  It sets unrealistic criteria for mental health
• How does the deviation from ideal mental health definition fail to account for adaptability in behavior?

  It assumes a fixed ideal state of mental health
• What is a major strength of Jahoda's model in terms of clarity?

  It provides a structured set of criteria
• What is a weakness of deviation from ideal mental health when applied across different age groups?

  It is based on an adult ideal of mental health
• How can Jahoda's ideal mental health lead to over-pathologizing behaviors?

  Strict criteria may label functioning individuals as abnormal
• How does deviation from ideal mental health help define normality?

  It shows that achieving the ideal indicates mental health
• Why is Jahoda’s model criticized for being too western-centric?

  It reflects Western ideals of individualism
• How does the deviation from ideal mental health definition apply to mental disorders?

  It highlights absence of ideal traits indicating disorders
• How does deviation from ideal mental health fail to account for cultural differences in behavior?

  It assumes uniformity of ideal mental health across cultures
• Why is deviation from ideal mental health considered flexible for assessment?

  It allows for various interpretations of mental health
• What is a key limitation of deviation from ideal mental health in terms of real-life application?

  Very few meet all ideal criteria consistently
• How does Jahoda’s model of ideal mental health relate to psychological therapy?

  It provides a framework for assessing mental health
• How can deviation from ideal mental health help highlight the importance of self-actualization?

  It emphasizes personal growth in mental health
• How might Jahoda's ideal mental health model help in preventative mental health care?

  It identifies lacking aspects for early intervention
• What does deviation from ideal mental health focus on in terms of mental health criteria?

  It focuses on positive traits and growth
• How might deviation from ideal mental health define emotional well-being?

  As the ability to enjoy life and feel competent
• How does deviation from ideal mental health define ideal behavior?

  As achieving self-actualization and maintaining relationships