Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Erik Erikson, Abraham Maslow, Pessimism
21 Jan 2017
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They are realistic individuals who know the difference between their wants and reality. They are also open to criticism that contradicts their beliefs, and may adapt accordingly. Psychological health, also known as mental health advances every dimension of our personal wellness. Psychological health is our ability to feel, think, and behave in ways that advance our ability to enjoy our lives and manage the challenges we face. A good sense of emotional well-being often comes along with good psychological/mental health. According to abraham maslow, individuals have a hierarchy of needs in the following order: When urgent needs are satisfied, the more complex needs begin to be prioritized. People who have fulfilled a significant measure of their human potential are considered to have reached self-actualization. They are able to act independent of their social environment and direct themselves. Do not fear being themselves, which can sometimes come across as childlike. They have no worry of the opinions of others.
