Lesson 4: Deviation from ideal mental health by Marie Jahoda

Question 1

Define deviation from ideal mental health (AO1)

Answer 1

a definition of abnormality, which suggests that ABNORMAL behaviour should be defined by the ABSENCE of particular (ideal) characteristics

Question 2

Where does this definition stem from?

Answer 2

stems from the HUMANISTIC approach which focuses on motivation+self development

Question 3

What is meant by self-actualization

Answer 3

concept in the humanistic approach (Maslows hierarchy of needs) that suggest that humans should strive to reach to their FULL potential

Question 4

According to this definition of abnormality, what happens if a person fails to achieve their goals/meet necessary criteria

Answer 4

could INDICATE an abnormality

Question 5

What did Marie Jahoda argue?

Answer 5

Concepts of “normality” and “abnormality” are not useful as theyre too VAGUE

Question 6

According to Marie Jahoda, how many criteria need to present in order for a person to have a positive mental health

Answer 6

6

Question 7

mnemonic for the 6 criteria?

Answer 7

A.P.P.I.E.S

Question 8

What does A.P.P.I.E.S stand for?

Answer 8

Autonomy
Perception of reality
Personal growth
Integration
Environmental mastery
Self-attitudes

Question 9

State a strength of Deviation from ideal mental health (AO3)
(Hint: positive and productive)

Answer 9

-6 criteria can be viewed as POSITIVE and PRODUCTIVE
-focuses on OPTIMAL CRITERIA that we should aim for to be psychologically healthy
-could be seen as as a THERAPEUTIC GOAL that humans should strive for and achieve

Question 10

State a strength of Deviation from ideal mental health
(Hint: Areas of dyfunction)

Answer 10

-6 criteria highlights and TARGETS areas of dysfunction that a patient could work and improve in their life.

-This is important when treating different mental disorders e.g people who do not meet the criteria of SELF-ATTITUDES may suffer with DEPRESSION

-Can highlight area of dysfunction to psychologist+patient

Question 11

State a weakness of Deviation from ideal mental health
(Hint: Hard to meet)

Answer 11

-Model is PROBLEMATIC as not all 6 criteria can be met at ONCE
-Majority of the population would be classified as “abnormal”
-Sustaining all 6 criteria is deemed as DIFFICULT/ IMPOSSIBLE

Question 12

State a weakness of Deviation from ideal mental health
(Hint: Difficult to measure)

Answer 12

-The 6 criteria is based on ABSTRACT concepts that are difficult to measure
-How much “Environmental-mastery” or positive “Self-attitudes” need to be displayed in order to be psychologically healthy?
- The model is HIGHLY subjective and lacks OBJECTIVITY