MENTAL ILLNESS AND DYSFUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR



Mental Illness And Dysfunctional Behavior From One Generation To Another And Potential Interventions



Abstract

The research paper talks about Mental Illness And Dysfunctional Behavior alongnwith the facts of one generation to another not excluding the related potential interventions. Effective treatment of these behaviors requires their description and identification, evaluation of their frequency and impact on the caregiver, identification of causes, development of a treatment plan, and evaluation of the effects of treatment. Support services should help families prosper by addressing individual characteristics of the parent and child, strengthening family bonds, improving family interactions, increasing social supports, and expanding access to services.

Mental Illness And Dysfunctional Behavior From One Generation To Another And Potential Interventions

How do psychologists define abnormality? Defining abnormal behaviour and mental disorders is not an exact process. We should always consider the fact that psychology deals with individuals and everyone is different. A dysfunctional behavior can be defined as “an inappropriate action or response, other than an activity of daily living, in a given social milieu that is a problem for the caregiver. Dysfunctional behaviors commonly accompany cognitive impairment and are a significant source of burden to caregivers. Dysfunctional behaviors may be the first sign of a dementing illness, even before caregivers perceive changes in the patient's cognitive abilities. However, unlike cognitive impairment, dysfunctional behaviors are amenable to medical treatment. Effective treatment of these behaviors requires their description and identification, evaluation of their frequency and impact on the caregiver, identification of causes, development of a treatment plan, and evaluation of the effects of treatment.

Psychologists therefore use a variety of criteria and definitions that fit not only the person but also their behaviour and the context in which that behaviour occurs. These are as follows:

Human behaviour can be seen as abnormal if it falls outside a range that is considered statistically typical. People are quite literally seen as being outside the range of normal behaviour. Those who focus on this statistical aspect of abnormal behaviour typically measure specific characteristics of individuals - for example, personality traits or IQ - and the statistical distribution of these characteristics within the population.

This type of population distribution, the normal distribution curve, depicts the majority of people as being in the middle as far as any particular characteristic is concerned, with fewer people falling at either extreme. 'Normal' is the average, or statistically most frequent. An assertion that a person is statistically normal implies that they do not deviate from the numerical average in a particular trait or behaviour pattern.

Deviation From Social Norms

Certain behaviours are not merely acceptable in society, but also often expected in certain situations. Most members of society are aware of these social norms and adjust their behaviour accordingly. Those of us who break these norms are often seen as abnormal, or in extreme cases mentally ill. This approach takes into account the social desirability of behaviour, as social norms identify those behaviours that are considered desirable for both the individual and ...