Deviation from Ideal Mental Health (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does deviation from ideal mental health define as abnormality?
What does deviation from ideal mental health define as abnormality?
Failure to meet well-being criteria
How many key characteristics did Jahoda identify for ideal mental health?
How many key characteristics did Jahoda identify for ideal mental health?
Six characteristics
Which characteristic involves having self-respect and a positive self-concept?
Which characteristic involves having self-respect and a positive self-concept?
Positive attitude towards oneself
What does self-actualisation involve according to Jahoda?
What does self-actualisation involve according to Jahoda?
Fulfilling one's potential
What does autonomy as a characteristic refer to?
What does autonomy as a characteristic refer to?
Being independent and self-reliant
What does environmental mastery involve?
What does environmental mastery involve?
Meeting life demands competently
What is a key strength of this definition's positive focus?
What is a key strength of this definition's positive focus?
It emphasises achievements not failures
How does this definition benefit treatment planning?
How does this definition benefit treatment planning?
It allows precise targeting of areas
Why are the criteria considered over-demanding?
Why are the criteria considered over-demanding?
Most people don't meet all ideals
Why is autonomy problematic in collectivist cultures?
Why is autonomy problematic in collectivist cultures?
Communal goals are valued more