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A Logical Analysis of Mental Health… M. Najafi & H. Vakili (91
mentally normal person. Although they sometimes act
However, it is admitted that impulsively, the action is not
the following characteristics the result of uncontrollable
do not make a sharp impulse but it is voluntary.
distinction between health (Ibid: 539)
and lack of health. They are The second characteristic
as follows: refers to subjective factors,
namely confidence, control,
- Appropriate Perception of and will.
Reality
Normal individuals are fairly - Self-Esteem and Acceptance
realistic in appraising their It includes feelings of worthiness,
reactions and interpretation of comfort, and acceptance. A
what happens around them well-adjusted man feels
and often do not misconceive accepted by others. (Ibid: 539)
others. In addition, they neither This characteristic is also
overrate nor underestimate defined in terms of a
their ability. (Nolen-Hoeksema et al, subjective factor.
2009: 539)
Misconception and right - Ability to form Affectionate
interpretation are rooted in Relationships
common sense. Healthy people can satisfactorily
interact with others. They are
- Ability to Exercise Voluntary moderate in their relationships.
Control over Behavior Moderation in interaction
Normal individuals feel fairly could be defined as a mode in
confident about their ability to which an individual is
control their behavior. sensitive to the feelings of
