Betty Ford Case Study January 13‚ 2014 Betty Ford Case Study In the study of abnormal behavior it is found to be behavior observed through others individuals‚ this failed to be observed within self. The capability of recognizing the living aspects‚ emotional‚ cognitive and the behavioral part of behavior needed initially in the steps to recognize the purpose associated in behavior. In this case study of Betty Ford‚ she was an individual that struggled with a form of abnormal behavior
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perspectives of deviance‚ distress‚ dysfunction‚ and danger. * Deviance’s role in abnormality centers on the ‘norms’ of a society. Dysfunctional behavior is important to look at when deciding if a person is abnormal. 2. Discuss some of the difficulties of defining a person’s behavior as abnormal. * Many cutlers have different views so one abnormal person in one culture could be normal in another. 3. Describe the main modern treatments of abnormality. * Therapy now days can help
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Definitions of Abnormal Behavior Through the years it has been understood that there exists a great deal of difficulty when attempting to define an individual case of abnormal behavior. Many pros and con’s must be described and studied in order to accurately define‚ decipher‚ or explain a particular aspect of the many behavioral abnormalities. Abnormalities as a legal concept can be defined most simply as the definition of insanity given by the judicial system‚
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Abnormal Behavior Psychologist would first look at the unusualness of the behavior. The uncontrollable weeping may be perceived as an inappropriate reaction. It is unusual (at least in our culture) to see customers openly weeping in the supermarket. However it may not be an abnormal behavior. We don’t know what preceded the perceived inappropriate reaction. Perhaps she just experienced the loss of a loved one or a romantic relationship ended. Experiencing a painful loss would mitigate the perception
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factors influence abnormal behavior? • Biological • Genetic predisposition (e.g. depression‚ schizophrenia‚ anorexia nervosa) • Imbalance of neurotransmitters (anorexia nervosa and depression – serotonin‚ schizophrenia – depression • Hormones (anorexia nervosa: cortisol‚ orexin) • Cognitive • Cognitive theorists believe that abnormality is caused by unrealistic‚ distorted or irrational understanding‚ perceptions and thoughts about oneself‚ others or the environment. Abnormal behavior is also caused
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A third abnormal behaviour tigers can display is overgrooming and self mutilation. This is where an animal over grooms themselves leaving uneven fur and patches and occasionally bleeding this can lead to infections and in extreme cases death if the situation gets bad enough. We can tell the animal is performing this behaviour if it is repeatedly grooming itself‚ there may also be fur chunks on the enclosure floor and blood where it has been laying as well as visible damage to the tigers coat. Both
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This paper will demonstrate the ubiquitous nature of abnormal behaviors/mental disorders in our society. I will touch on different perspectives of having abnormal behaviors and mental disorders. Abnormal behavior is a behavior that is consistent with the individual’s development‚ cultural‚ and societal norms‚ creates emotional distress‚ or interferes with daily functioning. A Mental Disorder is defined as psychological syndrome or behavioral pattern that is associated with subjective distress and/or
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Case Study Name: Institution: Date: Case Study Abnormal behavior relates to the influence of psychological factors‚ biological factors as well as the social factors referring to inadequate relationships. In the face of diverse definition‚ abnormal behavior refers to the deviating from norm‚ which norm is the typical behavior or characteristic of the population. As such‚ Jim behavior is abnormal because it violates moral and conventional mores of the society (Violates societal standards)
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Case Study in Abnormal Psychology Abnormal Psychology/410 April 7‚ 2011 Nichelle J. Gause Case Study in Abnormal Psychology The study of any case in Abnormal Psychology views multiple aspects of self-concept and various behaviors and is the foundation of defining normal and abnormal behaviors. In the complex process of defining and exploring the vast concepts of behavior multi faceted information must be incorporated. Individual behaviors‚ perspectives‚ attitudes‚ and personal identity reveal
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3 CHAPTER Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior CHAPTER OUTLINE HOW ARE ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR PATTERNS METHODS OF ASSESSMENT 80–99 CLASSIFIED? 70–77 The Clinical Interview The DSM and Models of Abnormal Behavior Computerized Interviews Psychological Tests STANDARDS OF ASSESSMENT 77–80 Neuropsychological Assessment Reliability Behavioral Assessment Validity Cognitive Assessment Physiological Measurement SOCIOCULTURAL AND ETHNIC FACTORS IN ASSESSMENT 99–100 SUMMING UP 100–101 T
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