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The behavioral model explains abnormal behavior as the result of a set of learned responses acquired through conditioning processes such as reinforcement and punishment. This approach focuses on observable behaviors and how they are shaped by environmental factors rather than internal thoughts or emotions.
Looking at it from a behaviorist point of view they believe abnormal behavior is from their childhood. The culture of your upbringing determines how you are raised. In your environment or the culture you brought up in you observe certain behaviors and if that behavior is abnormal you bound to repeat it.
Hippocrates, often referred to as the "Father of Medicine," declared that abnormal behavior had physical causes. He believed that mental disorders were the result of imbalances in the body's four humors (blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile).
Abnormal behaviour is behaviour that is considered unusual by LOCAL social standards. If you live in a nudist colony, walking about without clothes is neither abnormal nor mischeivous by LOCAL standards, even though it may be both in other areas.
This answer can be found in pretty much all Abnormal Psychology textbooks. It's my favorite subject, and I actually just finished taking this course. Abnormal behavior is classified as any behavior that deviates from the social norms of the culture or society in which that person lives in (keeping in mind the importance of cultural context - that what might be viewed as abnormal behavior in one country may be viewed as completely normal in another) A key factor in considering if a behavior is abnormal or not, when it becomes a problem, is if it violates the comfort zones of the majority of others in the person's presence.
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uh, what kind of abnormal behavior exactly?
Abnormal feeding behavior for a rabbit can result in health problems and developmental issues. Rabbits feed constantly throughout the day due to their poor digestive system. You should probably consult a vet.
The behavioral model explains abnormal behavior as the result of a set of learned responses acquired through conditioning processes such as reinforcement and punishment. This approach focuses on observable behaviors and how they are shaped by environmental factors rather than internal thoughts or emotions.
Looking at it from a behaviorist point of view they believe abnormal behavior is from their childhood. The culture of your upbringing determines how you are raised. In your environment or the culture you brought up in you observe certain behaviors and if that behavior is abnormal you bound to repeat it.
Hippocrates, often referred to as the "Father of Medicine," declared that abnormal behavior had physical causes. He believed that mental disorders were the result of imbalances in the body's four humors (blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile).
Abnormal behaviour is behaviour that is considered unusual by LOCAL social standards. If you live in a nudist colony, walking about without clothes is neither abnormal nor mischeivous by LOCAL standards, even though it may be both in other areas.
Any abnormal laboratory testing result is that one which is not according to standard levels. However, an abnormal result doesn't mean that it is serious, unless such result is too high or too low.
It is NOT their duty to "Determine" if a Behavior is Abnormal. That's up to Society as a whole. It IS their Life's chosen duty to find the cause and treat the Psychological issues that cause the Socially Unacceptable or Abnormal Behavior. They Identify Abnormal Behavior using: Observation combined with thought, research, acquired knowledge, and collective reasoning. Abnormal Behavior may or may not be destructive to individuals or society as a whole. It may actually be beneficial to both.
During the Renaissance, abnormal behavior was often believed to result from a combination of supernatural influences, such as demonic possession or witchcraft, and imbalances in bodily humors, a concept derived from ancient Greek medicine. Many people thought that mental illness was a punishment from God or a sign of moral failing. This period saw limited understanding of psychological conditions, leading to various inhumane treatments for those deemed "abnormal." As a result, individuals with mental health issues were frequently marginalized or subjected to harsh interventions.
This answer can be found in pretty much all Abnormal Psychology textbooks. It's my favorite subject, and I actually just finished taking this course. Abnormal behavior is classified as any behavior that deviates from the social norms of the culture or society in which that person lives in (keeping in mind the importance of cultural context - that what might be viewed as abnormal behavior in one country may be viewed as completely normal in another) A key factor in considering if a behavior is abnormal or not, when it becomes a problem, is if it violates the comfort zones of the majority of others in the person's presence.
Studying abnormal behavior helps us understand the causes, symptoms, and treatments of mental health disorders. It also promotes empathy and reduces stigma associated with mental illness. Additionally, it can contribute to improving diagnoses and interventions for individuals experiencing abnormal behavior.