Omunique (Nikki) Luke Reflection Paper One: Abnormality It did not surprise me that the modern world was not to blame for the occurrence of abnormal behavior (Comer, 2013, p.7). Psychological disturbances have existed for several decades, extending as far back as the period before Christ. However, despite the existence of psychological disturbances throughout time, history has shown the lack of proper treatment for those living with disorders. Incorrect treatments such as trephination, exorcisms, and many forms of torture were once seen as the cure all for abnormal behavior (Comer, 2013), but are now viewed as horrid crimes against the psychologically ill.
Throughout the reading, I came across a few theories surrounding the cause of psychological disturbances within the individual. Although, there were many theories introduced only one surprised me; that is the theory of the somatogenic perspective. I found the somatogenic perspective surprising because, it strays from the fundamental foundational belief that all other theories of its …show more content…
13). I am not stunned that prejudice was created against those displaying abnormal behavior. I feel that humans tend to create negative outlooks and condemning walls against those that are different than them; whether that be your race, speech, and or behavior. If it is different from the majority you will be out casted. However, I am saddened that prejudice caused a shift from a plausible and mildly successful treatment to that of poor treatment. To allow what is viewed as frowned upon differences impact the treatment of individuals upsets me. So, to see prejudice as a cause of the decline of moral treatment really troubled me. Because, despite differences all people deserve proper
Throughout the reading, I came across a few theories surrounding the cause of psychological disturbances within the individual. Although, there were many theories introduced only one surprised me; that is the theory of the somatogenic perspective. I found the somatogenic perspective surprising because, it strays from the fundamental foundational belief that all other theories of its …show more content…
13). I am not stunned that prejudice was created against those displaying abnormal behavior. I feel that humans tend to create negative outlooks and condemning walls against those that are different than them; whether that be your race, speech, and or behavior. If it is different from the majority you will be out casted. However, I am saddened that prejudice caused a shift from a plausible and mildly successful treatment to that of poor treatment. To allow what is viewed as frowned upon differences impact the treatment of individuals upsets me. So, to see prejudice as a cause of the decline of moral treatment really troubled me. Because, despite differences all people deserve proper