Guidance and Abnormal Behavior

Abstract

Guidance and abnormal behavior has an imperative role in detecting and repairing anomalous responses which people display in the society. There have been extended debates about it, whereas; guidance functions like a support program. This paper aims at analyzing the dynamics of psychology behind normal or abnormal behavior. It has also discussed about the techniques and a variety of therapies for the cure. In the end there are some recommendations to consider that can help the society in the long run.

Abstractii

Introduction1

Abnormality and abnormal behavior1

Overview Of Abnormal Psychology1

Criteria to identify abnormal behavior2

Predicting abnormal behavior2

Acceptance3

Historical Aspects Of Abnormal Behavior3

Possible Foundations Of Abnormal Behavior3

Individual differences4

Personal and emotional interests:5

Impairment/disabilities:6

Environmental factors6

Psychological factors6

Adaptive And Maladaptive Behavior6

Application And Recommendations7

Guidance7

Evaluation in the context7

Cultural Aspects And Barriers8

Techniques For Treatment8

Positive Reinforcement8

Systematic Desensitization Technique8

The Technique of Over-Correction9

Assertiveness Training9

Therapies9

Humanist therapies10

Conclusion/ Recommendations11

Guidance And Abnormal Behavior

Introduction

Behavior is a demonstration of a response in relation to some entity. It is a varied series of reaction one shows when is exposed to some object, person or a society. It can be good or evil, normal or abnormal according to the societal norms the world follows. Set of behavior makes a complete personality of an individual. For example, how will a person behave, if he sees a snake around? He may try to run, he may try to kill that snake, and he may yell for help, he may faint. There is a long list of behavior a person can display with respect to something.

Abnormality and abnormal behavior

Therapist and psychologists always believe to find the hidden causes in a patient which establish in him his own reasons behind any problematic behavior. According to them there is usually a past that triggers a person to change and claim his own defense system. According to Sense Scotland Practice development Department (2003) there are certain variables that manipulate the mind of an individual. The family, friends, individuals and group of people mark positive behavior and give societal defined grades. People have different opinions and perception about abnormality. The region and religion affect their definition. Yet, there are some universal defined codes which almost the entire world realizes and follows them. Like if a person is peeing in public, it shows he has some problem that needs appropriate handling.

Overview Of Abnormal Psychology

It is the study in which there is a comparison between personor group and mental illness, psychological problems or psychopathology. Symptoms tell us what the disorder look like; etiology tells us why they happen, how they line on a person's life. Many a times, people do not even find a problem in them and may live their entire life with a mental disorder. However, there are many treatable disorders which after proper treatment do not display themselves.

Criteria to identify abnormal behavior

There are certain signs and warnings to recognize aberrant behavior. If a person shows unusualness, emotional distress, fear, social deviation, maladaptive behavior, or doubtful perceptions, then he needs help. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) says that disturbing behavior confirms a fundamental psychobiological ...