Definitions of Abnormality (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does Jahoda's criteria describe?
What does Jahoda's criteria describe?
Ideal mental health
What does 'positive attitude towards self' mean in Jahoda's criteria?
What does 'positive attitude towards self' mean in Jahoda's criteria?
Having a positive self-concept
What does 'environmental mastery' refer to?
What does 'environmental mastery' refer to?
Adapting to new situations easily
How is 'resistance to stress' defined in Jahoda's criteria?
How is 'resistance to stress' defined in Jahoda's criteria?
Being able to cope with everyday situations
What does 'self-actualisation of one's potential' mean?
What does 'self-actualisation of one's potential' mean?
Experiencing personal growth
What is meant by 'accurate perception of reality'?
What is meant by 'accurate perception of reality'?
Objective & realistic view of world
How is 'personal autonomy' defined?
How is 'personal autonomy' defined?
Being independent & self-reliant
Why may Jahoda's criteria seem unrealistic?
Why may Jahoda's criteria seem unrealistic?
Very few can meet all criteria
What does difficulty meeting all criteria suggest?
What does difficulty meeting all criteria suggest?
Very few people are psychologically healthy
Why is cultural relativism a criticism of Jahoda's criteria?
Why is cultural relativism a criticism of Jahoda's criteria?
Ideas are culture-bound & Western-based
Why is self-autonomy less important in collectivist cultures?
Why is self-autonomy less important in collectivist cultures?
It's seen as normal to rely on others