Case Study-Abnormal Behavior
Case Study in Abnormal Behavior
Valvita Isaac
PSY/410
April 4, 2011
Dr. Melda Jones
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY: I certify that the attached paper, which was produced for the class identified above, is my original work and has not previously been submitted by me or by anyone else for any class. I further declare that I have cited all sources from which I used language, ideas and information, whether quoted verbatim or paraphrased, and that any and all assistance of any kind, which I received while producing this paper, has been acknowledged in the References section. This paper includes no trademarked material, logos, or images from the Internet, which I do not have written permission to include. I further agree that my name typed on the line below is intended to have, and shall have the same validity as my handwritten signature. Student's signature (name typed here is equivalent to a signature): ____Valvita___Isaac____________________ ___ Case Study in Abnormal Behavior
Psychological is very important in making criminal decisions. Criminal responsibility depends on the related disciplines that are found in the field of psychology. Abnormality differs depending upon what is considered to be typical within a culture. What is typical lies on the surface of cultural morality. Culture is considered to be group – specific behavior obtained from social influences (Hansell & Damour, 2008). To have a better understanding, and come to some conclusiveness of why certain things happen, you must first have an understanding of an individual’s personality.
Personality is considered to be the different mask that people wear. These masks are projected and displayed within an individual’s response. Personality is impacted in emotions, and shown through behavior. Cognition is linked to an individual’s learning that is displayed through abilities, processes, and changes that an individual endures. The biological development of an individual involves genetic
Valvita Isaac
PSY/410
April 4, 2011
Dr. Melda Jones
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY: I certify that the attached paper, which was produced for the class identified above, is my original work and has not previously been submitted by me or by anyone else for any class. I further declare that I have cited all sources from which I used language, ideas and information, whether quoted verbatim or paraphrased, and that any and all assistance of any kind, which I received while producing this paper, has been acknowledged in the References section. This paper includes no trademarked material, logos, or images from the Internet, which I do not have written permission to include. I further agree that my name typed on the line below is intended to have, and shall have the same validity as my handwritten signature. Student's signature (name typed here is equivalent to a signature): ____Valvita___Isaac____________________ ___ Case Study in Abnormal Behavior
Psychological is very important in making criminal decisions. Criminal responsibility depends on the related disciplines that are found in the field of psychology. Abnormality differs depending upon what is considered to be typical within a culture. What is typical lies on the surface of cultural morality. Culture is considered to be group – specific behavior obtained from social influences (Hansell & Damour, 2008). To have a better understanding, and come to some conclusiveness of why certain things happen, you must first have an understanding of an individual’s personality.
Personality is considered to be the different mask that people wear. These masks are projected and displayed within an individual’s response. Personality is impacted in emotions, and shown through behavior. Cognition is linked to an individual’s learning that is displayed through abilities, processes, and changes that an individual endures. The biological development of an individual involves genetic
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