Jahoda took a different approach on defining abnormality, suggesting that abnormal behaviour should be defined by the absence of particular characteristics
The ideal characteristics Jahoda stated were normal
Self attitude, personal growth, integration, autonomy, perception of reality, environmental mastery
Self attitudes
High self esteem and a strong sense of identity
Personal growth
the extent to which an individual grows, develops and becomes self-actualised affects their mental health
Integration
how personal growth and self attitudes are integrated, which can be assessed by how an individual will cope with a stressful situation
Autonomy
the degree to which a person is independent of social influences and able to regulate themself
Perception of reality
being free from the need to distort ones own perception of reality and demonstrating empathy and social sensitivity
environmental mastery
the extent to which an individual is successful and well adapted
