There is a total of six different models of abnormality. Those six are the biological, behavioral, psychodynamic, cognitive, humanistic-existential, and sociocultural models of abnormality. Each model takes a look at different approaches one can have to be considered abnormal. For example, the biological model of abnormality states that, “a full understanding of thoughts, emotions and behavior must therefore include and understanding of their biological basis” (Comer, 49). Freud, a famous psychodynamic theorist stated that dreams are the “royal road to the unconscious” and he believed more in the psychodynamic model of abnormality (Comer, 57). Each model shows a different side of abnormality and even ways to treat and possibly prevent these
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The first being the biological model. The biological model states that there could be something wrong physically in the brain that is causing such abnormalities. The things that could be wrong vary from the neurons to the synapse, to the cerebrum. An example of this would be eye movement. It is said that “Eye movement dysfunction (EMD) has been reported to be one of the most promising biological markers for schizophrenia” (Clementz). The biological model of abnormal focus’ on treatments that can involve medications and surgeries. Some of the medications can include antianxiety, antidepressant, antipsychotics, and many …show more content…
It states “abnormal behavior is best understood in light of the broad forces that influence an individual” (Comer, 70). Social labels and roles play a big part in this model. For example, when someone does not do what is expected of the culture they exist in that society will label them and try to bring them back to doing what is expected. Family also plays a big part in this model. Some people can act abnormal due to what their family has taught them. “Family-social theorists are also concerned with the social environments in which people operate, including their social and professional relationships” (Comer, 71). The kind of treatments one can expect from a sociological theorists can be group therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and self-help
The first being the biological model. The biological model states that there could be something wrong physically in the brain that is causing such abnormalities. The things that could be wrong vary from the neurons to the synapse, to the cerebrum. An example of this would be eye movement. It is said that “Eye movement dysfunction (EMD) has been reported to be one of the most promising biological markers for schizophrenia” (Clementz). The biological model of abnormal focus’ on treatments that can involve medications and surgeries. Some of the medications can include antianxiety, antidepressant, antipsychotics, and many …show more content…
It states “abnormal behavior is best understood in light of the broad forces that influence an individual” (Comer, 70). Social labels and roles play a big part in this model. For example, when someone does not do what is expected of the culture they exist in that society will label them and try to bring them back to doing what is expected. Family also plays a big part in this model. Some people can act abnormal due to what their family has taught them. “Family-social theorists are also concerned with the social environments in which people operate, including their social and professional relationships” (Comer, 71). The kind of treatments one can expect from a sociological theorists can be group therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and self-help