Theories Of Abnormality In Psychology

Various models of abnormality are used throughout the field of Psychology in order to organize, determine, and interpret the cause of the problem. Depending on the clinical scientists preferred model, the path taken to define the abnormal functioning can lead to many different questions, thus creating a specific treatment plan. Though the biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic-existential, and sociocultural models all have well developed ideas on the possibilities of mental illness and how to manage the problems, no one model can stand alone without shortcomings. Everyone already has a predetermined mental illness, but the individual genes, development, and triggers determine the extent of the abnormal behavior, along with the amount of control needed to keep it from manifesting in a rapid lapse of time. Instead of one model that theorizes abnormal behavior, a model that combines specific elements pulled from each field would be sufficient.
The biological model presents a framework for abnormality in human behavior based on scientific reasoning of chemical imbalances such as serotonin and norepinephrine, as well as hormones; along with chemical imbalances is the development and connections of the …show more content…
Although this gives a broad answer as to where mental illness starts it does explain why abnormal behavior is developed. My theory integrates various elements from the other models such as the unconscious, social dynamics, and relationships as stress triggers that force defense mechanisms and irregular actions to come out, thus explaining why the behavior occurs. Behavior model processes are only relevant to control the disorder for an interval until the lapse of time for the individual along with their triggers compel the behavior to advance