Psychodynamic Theory Of Abnormal Psychology

Abnormal Behavior

Carol Trowbridge

Northcentral University

Abstract

In this paper the subject is abnormal behavior. The discussion of the first 100 years will be

explained in theories and key people. The influences and knowledge of psychology will also be

addressed in the paper. The discussion about the topic and how it has changed in the field will

be explained. The influence of theories and events and what psychologist and psychology will

be explored in the next 20 years. The choice of this paper is because I have an adopted son with

many disorders and he has explosive behaviors and I am a gay woman . Both factors are exactly

the key to me furthering my education. Explaining

The Greek physician

Hippocrates explained the abnormal behavior for mental disorders, and he was the first to do so. He said mental disorders occurred of natural causes and could be treated. He also belief that the

brain was the central intellectual factor in our activities and that mental disorders was a result of

brain pathology. He influenced the first theory of abnormal psychology

The first comprehensive theory of abnormal psychology was Freud. He developed the

Psychodynamic theory, he basically was interested in hypnosis and the treatment of hysteria.

This theory open the doors are other developments in new theories in abnormal psychology and

helped it further its progress.

Many stories from the biblical times have described illnesses in the past. Such as one called

animism, here people believed in the power of the spirit. According to history, mental afflictions

was associated with evil or hateful spirits. There was a treatment called trephination in the early

3000 BCE. They would bore holes in the skull to release the trapped spirit.

The early twentieth century was emerge for two psychological perspectives:

The road was long but it is here. I can now be proud

and raise my children not in shame but equal like a man and woman can as one.

Conclusion

Abnormal psychology is an area that is fascination and still today is an area that has

challenges in discovering and classifying what is normal and abnormal in behavior. Culture,

society, environment and religion all have factors that are important to classifying behavior.

Scientists and Psychologist continue to apply new information that is discovered to explain

dysfunction and discomfort in abnormal behavior. The studies and theories are needed to assist

people in clarifying and diagnoses their problems in a reasonable and accurate understanding.

Also, the biggest mild stone was accepting homosexuality as not an abnormal behavior but a

behavior that is equal to everyone. This gave the community that is different a voice and a way

to live without shame. This was a step in the right direction to normal