Lesson 3 - Criteria and
classification systems of
psychological adjustment and
maladjustment
Class Psychological Adjustment IOP2604
Reviewed
This is a comprehensive summary of Lesson 3 in IOP2604. It
includes the demarcated information included in the the study guide
Comments as well as prescribed library materials. These notes are very useful
in studying for assignments and using as core study material.
MyUnisa IOP2604 AND Venter, J. (2017b). The purpose and the
structure of the DSM-5 . Psychological adjustment in the work
Sources context course notes. Unisa. AND Guenole, N. (2014). Maladaptive
personality at work: exploring the darkness. Industrial and
Organisational Psychology, 7:85–97.
Lesson 3 - Criteria and classification systems of psychological adjustment and maladjustment 1
, General criteria for psychological
adjustment
~ Criteria for mental health refer to standards or characteristics against human
behavior, which are evaluated in order to determine adjustment or maladjustment or
to make a specific psychodiagnosis
1. Physical functioning
Well-adjusted individuals are physically active, healthy and fit
This gives them enough energy and stamina to cope effectively with stress and
other physical demands
Such people experience normal physical desires and have the freedom to
control and satisfy them
They are realistically aware of their somatic and physical functioning and are
able and willing to improve on possible unhealthy physical habits and behaviors
2. Cognitive functioning
Cognitive abilities are appropriately and optimally used, without undue influence
from the emotions
Well-adjusted people experience their world objectively and rationally, while also
being disciplined yet lenient in thinking and reasoning
Their cognitive appraisals, assessments and judgments of themselves, others
and situations are realistic and optimistic, giving them insight into the meaning of
life and the solution of problems
Lesson 3 - Criteria and classification systems of psychological adjustment and maladjustment 2
classification systems of
psychological adjustment and
maladjustment
Class Psychological Adjustment IOP2604
Reviewed
This is a comprehensive summary of Lesson 3 in IOP2604. It
includes the demarcated information included in the the study guide
Comments as well as prescribed library materials. These notes are very useful
in studying for assignments and using as core study material.
MyUnisa IOP2604 AND Venter, J. (2017b). The purpose and the
structure of the DSM-5 . Psychological adjustment in the work
Sources context course notes. Unisa. AND Guenole, N. (2014). Maladaptive
personality at work: exploring the darkness. Industrial and
Organisational Psychology, 7:85–97.
Lesson 3 - Criteria and classification systems of psychological adjustment and maladjustment 1
, General criteria for psychological
adjustment
~ Criteria for mental health refer to standards or characteristics against human
behavior, which are evaluated in order to determine adjustment or maladjustment or
to make a specific psychodiagnosis
1. Physical functioning
Well-adjusted individuals are physically active, healthy and fit
This gives them enough energy and stamina to cope effectively with stress and
other physical demands
Such people experience normal physical desires and have the freedom to
control and satisfy them
They are realistically aware of their somatic and physical functioning and are
able and willing to improve on possible unhealthy physical habits and behaviors
2. Cognitive functioning
Cognitive abilities are appropriately and optimally used, without undue influence
from the emotions
Well-adjusted people experience their world objectively and rationally, while also
being disciplined yet lenient in thinking and reasoning
Their cognitive appraisals, assessments and judgments of themselves, others
and situations are realistic and optimistic, giving them insight into the meaning of
life and the solution of problems
Lesson 3 - Criteria and classification systems of psychological adjustment and maladjustment 2
