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Theories of Abnormal Behavior
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Overview
- Write a 3-5 page paper considering an abnormal behavior, its possible causes, and how it might be measured within an individual.
- To begin this assessment, select one theory from the biological or psychological perspective.
- Examples of biological viewpoints are:
- Neurotransmitter or hormone imbalance.
- Genetic vulnerabilities.
- Examples of psychological viewpoints include:
- Psychoanalytic theory.
- Ego psychology.
- Object-relations theory.
- Classical conditioning.
- Instrumental conditioning.
- Humanistic perspective.
- Existential perspective.
- Cognitive-behavioral perspective.
- Then select one abnormal behavior.
- Examples of abnormal behavior:
- Excessive handwashing.
- Intentionally cutting oneself.
- Self-induced vomiting after eating.
- Eating non-edible material (pica).
- Locate one peer-reviewed journal article on the behavior.
- Use PsycTESTS database in the Capella University Library to choose a measure/test for your abnormal behavior.
- Use the Database Guide: PsycTESTS to help you get started.In your paper, complete the following:
- Introduction: Abnormal behavior.
- Describe the abnormal behavior.
- Use evidence from a peer-reviewed research article to support your description or add additional details or examples.
- Theory.
- Describe your theory, including details required to understand the abnormal behavior you’ve chosen.
- Use your theory to describe the cause of your selected abnormal behavior.
- Note at least one weakness about your theory or how it explains this behavior.
- Measures.
- Describe the measure you chose.
- Describe the ethical considerations of choosing a psychological measure/test.
- Use the information on validity and reliability to support your choice of this measure.
- Conclusion.
- Summarize your main point and include concluding thoughts.
Be sure to write your paper in APA format, cite all references in APA style, and include a reference list.