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Yvonne
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Thu 19 Mar 2009 15:14:02 Post #1 |
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Human behavior is the collection of behaviors exhibited by human beings and influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, values, ethics, authority, rapport, hypnosis, persuasion, coercion and/or genetics. The behavior of people (and other organisms or even mechanisms) falls within a range with some behavior being common, some unusual, some acceptable, and some outside acceptable limits. In sociology, behavior is considered as having no meaning, being not directed at other people and thus is the most basic human action. Behavior should not be mistaken with social behavior, which is more advanced action, as social behavior is behavior specifically directed at other people. The acceptability of behavior is evaluated relative to social norms and regulated by various means of social control. Antisocial Behavior can be generally characterized as an overall lack of adherence to the social mores and standards that allow members of a society to coexist peaceably. According to some studies, individuals with antisocial behavior disorders are responsible for about half of all crimes committed, though they make up only about five percent of the population. Most of those with antisocial behavior disorders are male. Of the females that account for a smaller portion, most are not physically violent. Antisocial behavior can start out in childhood, adolescence or adulthood. In children it is referred to as a conduct disorder, in adults as antisocial personality disorder. Conduct disorders developed early in life, prior to puberty, are more likely to continue into adulthood and also more likely to be aggressive. Conversely, a child that develops antisocial behavior at or after puberty has a better chance of the disorder not continuing into adulthood. Antisocial behavior as seen in children is a growing concern among educators. Escalating violence in schools is an outward manifestation of antisocial behavior. Researchers have linked certain factors to the childhood form, finding it is often passed down within the family, though the genetics of this are not well understood. There also seem to be other common factors. Children with conduct disorders are often victims of abuse or have been exposed to aversive or punitive environments. Parenting is often inconsistent, swinging from excessive leniency to excessive punishment. Most of society's worst criminals showed clear signs of antisocial behavior as children. Today's parents are called upon to watch for signs so that the condition can be treated. Children or adolescents with conduct disorder will show three or more of the following signs consistently in his or her personality traits: • Behaves impulsively, thoughtlessly jeopardizing the safety of himself and others. • Is manipulative, lies or cons his way through situations. • Will not follow rules, enjoys breaking the law. • Borrows money without repaying it. • Steals. • Is overly aggressive, often picking fights. • Is willing to hurt others emotionally or physically without remorse. • Is arrogant and overly confident. • Likes to set fires. • Is cruel to animals. Personality disorders, formerly referred to as character disorders, are a class of personality styles which deviate from the contemporary expectations of a society. Diagnosis of personality disorders is very subjective; however, inflexibile and pervasive behavioral patterns often cause serious personal and social difficulties, as well as a general functional impairment. Rigid and on-going patterns of feeling, thinking, and behavior are said to be caused by underlying belief systems and these systems are referred to as fixed fantasies or "dysfunctional schemata" Phobic Reaction A phobic reaction can be loosely defined as any reaction to a phobia. Phobic reactions may be psychological, such as intense anxiety, feeling of unease or sense of foreboding. They may also be physical, such as sweating, crying or gastrointestinal distress. Both physical and psychological effects may be present in the form of a panic attack. Phobic reactions may range from mild to severe, and are generally different in each person. |
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