Deviation from ideal mental health

• What is the focus of the study material?

  Deviation from ideal mental health
• How should we approach the concept of normality?

  By considering what makes someone 'normal'
• What does deviation from ideal mental health imply?

  It suggests a need to identify who deviates
• Who suggested criteria for good mental health?

  Marie Jahoda
• What are the criteria for good mental health according to Jahoda?

  Absence of symptoms or distress
• What does it mean to be rational and perceive ourselves accurately?

  It means having a realistic self-view
• What is self-actualization in the context of mental health?

  Realizing one's potential and capabilities
• How should we cope with stress according to Jahoda's criteria?

  We should be able to cope effectively with stress
• What does having a realistic view of the world entail?

  It involves understanding the world accurately
• What is the significance of good self-esteem in mental health?

  It indicates a positive self-regard
• What does independence from others mean in Jahoda's criteria?

  It means being self-reliant and autonomous
• How do deviations from ideal mental health relate to functioning?

  They may indicate a failure to function adequately
• What is the overlap between deviation from ideal mental health and failure to function?

  Both concepts address mental health challenges
• How have psychologists' views on normality changed over time?

  They have become less inclined to classify people
• What is the basis of defining abnormality in psychology?

  It is based on a single definition of normality