Billy Bob: The Mind Of A Hunchback

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“The Mind of a Hunchback” People in the world all have their positives and negatives attributes about themselves. As one man is strong and hard working but also detrimental to themselves is an example of case 825. Client Billy Bob, current occupation as a stable buck, is 45, male, and currently single. In his childhood, Billy had exceptional social interactions even when his mother had died at the age of 6. Working on his family’s chicken ranch, Billy’s physical status had changed abruptly due to horse that had struck him in the back rendering him crippled. Other than his broken spine, he requires glasses to see and shows no sign of mental retardation. His education consist of a kindergarten and wisdom from the world. Billy’s daily routine …show more content…
This would result in his hostility towards others and a yearning to be with another. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Billy meets his physical needs of food, water, shelter, sleep, and air. He doesn’t meet his needs of safety since the laws doesn’t protect much of the colored people. His security isn't very efficient due to his financial stability is like a switch, if he is fired from the barn, that would mean he would be left homeless. He does not meet his social needs since his insecurity drives him away from people, leaving little social interactions with others. Billy’s self-esteem also doesn’t meet the requirements of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs since his disability presents him as a weak man to others and seems to not met many achievements the past years. Billy’s self-Actualization needs aren't met since he has no realization of potential and refuses to grow in an psychological way. He stands at the level of Safety since he doesn’t meet those requirement. His physical needs are met, which is below the level security, and he does meet the needs that are after the level of security needs on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Billy should work on his social needs since safety needs are more influenced by the country itself. While in his social needs, Billy needs to open up more and suppress from insulting anyone but can still approach in a serious manner. As a cripple, Billy will have to meet challenges even more difficult to the normal man but with his will to work hard, he may

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