Models of Abnormality
Stacy Adams
Ivy Tech
Models of Abnormality
There are several current models of abnormality. They are the Biological Model, Psychodynamic Model, Behavioral Model, Cognitive Model, Humanistic-Existential Model, and the Sociocultural Model (Comer, 2014). Many therapists use portions of several models, while some strictly use one specific model.
The Biological Model looks at the biological processes in order to explain abnormal behavior. They account for abnormal behavior with viral infections, genetics, and normal evolution. The leading treatment is drug therapy, but some also use electroconvulsive therapy, and on occasion psychosurgery (Comer, 2014).
A therapist who uses the Psychodynamic Model believes an …show more content…
Both of these studies used traditional behavior therapy with a group and computer-based behavior therapy with another group. Both studies found that there was very little difference in the groups who did the computer-based therapy compared to those who did not (Bickel, Marsch, Buchhalter, & Badger, 2008). I believe this because behavior therapy has guidelines to go by and individuals can learn it whether they are in an office or at home on their computer as long as they are willing participants. This can be beneficial to those individuals who put a stigma with going into a counseling …show more content…
Therapists must use the tools and training they have to evaluate each individual and come up with a plan that works for them. For example, a school counselor may use the behavior approach more frequently than a therapist who mainly counsels families. As counselors, therapists, psychologists, or psychiatrists, we must use the knowledge we have and come up with the best approach for each individual we work with. We must continue to learn from personal experiences, colleagues, and research in order to help our clients to the best of our
Stacy Adams
Ivy Tech
Models of Abnormality
There are several current models of abnormality. They are the Biological Model, Psychodynamic Model, Behavioral Model, Cognitive Model, Humanistic-Existential Model, and the Sociocultural Model (Comer, 2014). Many therapists use portions of several models, while some strictly use one specific model.
The Biological Model looks at the biological processes in order to explain abnormal behavior. They account for abnormal behavior with viral infections, genetics, and normal evolution. The leading treatment is drug therapy, but some also use electroconvulsive therapy, and on occasion psychosurgery (Comer, 2014).
A therapist who uses the Psychodynamic Model believes an …show more content…
Both of these studies used traditional behavior therapy with a group and computer-based behavior therapy with another group. Both studies found that there was very little difference in the groups who did the computer-based therapy compared to those who did not (Bickel, Marsch, Buchhalter, & Badger, 2008). I believe this because behavior therapy has guidelines to go by and individuals can learn it whether they are in an office or at home on their computer as long as they are willing participants. This can be beneficial to those individuals who put a stigma with going into a counseling …show more content…
Therapists must use the tools and training they have to evaluate each individual and come up with a plan that works for them. For example, a school counselor may use the behavior approach more frequently than a therapist who mainly counsels families. As counselors, therapists, psychologists, or psychiatrists, we must use the knowledge we have and come up with the best approach for each individual we work with. We must continue to learn from personal experiences, colleagues, and research in order to help our clients to the best of our