6. What is a criticism of the definition of abnormality: deviation from social norms?
It is difficult to achieve all the criteria set by Jahoda, it is nessesary to acertain how many need to be lacking before a person is considered abnormal
deviance is related to context and degree, there is often not a clear line between deviance and eccentricity
In order to determine if someone is functioning inadequately someone else needs to decide if this actually the case, often individuals are quite content with their situation
7. What is a criticism of the definition of abnormality: deviation from ideal mental health?
It is difficult to achieve all the criteria set by Jahoda, it is nessesary to acertain how many need to be lacking before a person is considered abnormal
In order to determine if someone is functioning inadequately someone else needs to decide if this actually the case, often individuals are quite content with their situation
deviance is related to context and degree, there is often not a clear line between deviance and eccentricity
8. In Jahoda's six categories of ideal mental health, what did she mean by: mastery of the environment?
The ability to love, function at work and in interpersonal relations, adjust to new situations and solve problems
Being independent and self-regulating
Being able to cope in stressful situations
9. What is a criticism of the definition of abnormality: failure to function adequately?
In order to determine if someone is functioning inadequately someone else needs to decide if this actually the case, often individuals are quite content with their situation
deviance is related to context and degree, there is often not a clear line between deviance and eccentricity
It is difficult to achieve all the criteria set by Jahoda, it is nessesary to acertain how many need to be lacking before a person is considered abnormal
10. In Jahoda's six categories of ideal mental health, what did she mean by: autonomy
Being independent and self-regulating
The extent to which an individual develops their full capabilities
The ability to love, function at work and in interpersonal relations, adjust to new situations and solve problems
11. In Jahoda's six categories of ideal mental health, what did she mean by: self attitudes
Having high self esteem and a strong sense of identity
The extent to which an individual develops their full capabilities
