Question

The attributes of a mentally healthy person are all those except:

• A. He/She is free from internal conflict
• B. He/She does not have a strong sense of self esteem. A strong self esteem can make the person arrogant
• C. He/She is rational and emotionally balanced
• D. He/She accepts criticism

Hint:

Mental health = Balance + Confidence + Acceptance Low self-esteem ≠ mentally healthy

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Mental health refers to a state of well-being where an individual:
• Realizes their abilities
• Can cope with stress
• Works productively
• Maintains relationships

Step 1: Characteristics of mentally healthy person.

• Emotional stability
• Rational thinking
• Acceptance of criticism
• Healthy self-esteem

Step 2: Understanding self-esteem.
Healthy self-esteem:
• Promotes confidence
• Improves coping ability
• Does not necessarily lead to arrogance

Step 3: Evaluating options.

• Free from internal conflict → correct trait
• Lack of self-esteem → incorrect (not mentally healthy)
• Rational and balanced → correct
• Accepts criticism → correct

Step 4: Identifying incorrect statement.
The statement suggesting that a mentally healthy person lacks strong self-esteem is incorrect.

Step 5: Conclusion.
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