Table of Contents
- 1 What are the causes of abnormal behavior?
- 2 What are the approaches to the study of social psychology?
- 3 What can cause instability and dissonance in human behavior?
- 4 Can cultural shock cause mental disorders?
- 5 Why is mental illness more prevalent in some cultures than others?
- 6 What are the factors that cause individual differences?
What are the causes of abnormal behavior?
What Causes a Behavioral Disorder?
- Physical illness or disability.
- Malnutrition.
- Brain damage.
- Hereditary factors.
After this lesson, you’ll be able to explain the ideas behind, similarities and differences of four social psychology approaches to explaining behavior: social cognition, sociocultural perspective, social learning and the evolutionary perspective.
What can cause instability and dissonance in human behavior?
Sometimes learning new information can lead to feelings of cognitive dissonance. For example, if you engage in a behavior that you later learn is harmful, it can lead to feelings of discomfort.
How can cognitive dissonance affect behavior?
Cognitive dissonance can make people feel uneasy and uncomfortable, particularly if the disparity between their beliefs and behaviors involves something that is central to their sense of self. For example, behaving in ways that are not aligned with your personal values may result in intense feelings of discomfort.
What are the five types of interactions psychologists view as shaping our behavior?
The five major perspectives in psychology are biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive and humanistic. Each perspective provides its own view on the roots of why you do what you do.
Can cultural shock cause mental disorders?
Psychologists have exposed mental disorders that are a direct result of cultural shock.
Why is mental illness more prevalent in some cultures than others?
Mental illness can be more prevalent in certain cultures and communities, but this is also largely determined by whether that particular disorder is rooted more in genetic or social factors.
What are the factors that cause individual differences?
Environment consists of physical, intellectual, social, moral, political, economic and cultural forces. All these forces cause individual differences. Modern psychologists believe that individual differences are caused by both heredity and environment.
What are cultural bereavement and identity issues?
Issues of cultural bereavement and identity occur with increased frequency among migrants and their families. This paper will review these concepts and how they impinge upon mental health and psychiatric care and, by so doing, help the clinician to identify and address these issues in a culturally sensitive way.