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Within our critical society, we judge individuals not only by their physical appearance, but also by their demonstrated behavior. ...
Abnormal behavior is any behavior that is unaccepted socially, untypical, harmful, product of obscure thoughts, and/or the excessive expression of anxiety by the individual or the person’s family and friends. ...
The medical-biological model focuses on the physical aspects of abnormality, which are possibly the origins of the behavior. The psychodynamic theory states that unresolved issues form ones childhood are the underlying causes of abnormal behavior. The humanistic model focuses on an individual’s ability to control their lives and when that ability is put to the test, whether it is by the individual specifically or by the situation surrounding them, abnormal behavior is the ultimate result. The behavior model focuses on the behavior directly stating that stimuli in one’s environment caused them to adapt a distorted personality and such, an abnormal behavior. ... The sociocultural model focuses on the influence of family, society, and the community on behavior. Abnormal behavior comes from stressors and conflicts within these influences. The evolutionary theory states that abnormal behavior is result of a genetic defect, or the possibility that behavior was once acceptable but is no longer.
In order to identify and explain these abnormal behaviors, the American Psychiatric Association devised the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Medical Disorders also known as the DSM. ... This behavior becomes an interference of accomplishing everyday life activities. ... The person also demonstrates a psychotic behavior. ... These are disorders described as exhibiting poor unchangeable behavior that cause stress and social difficulties. Individuals with personality disorders are divided into three general groups: those who exhibit odd behavior, those who exhibit emotional, erratic behavior and those who exhibit fear and anxiousness.
Approximate Word count = 1356
Approximate Pages = 5.4
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