1.1 PSY Discussion

Hello, my name is Shronda Cole, and I'm from Texas. I'm 49 years old, married, and the mother of three young adults (ages 29, 20, and 14). I'm working on a bachelor's degree in human services with a focus on children and families. After an eight-year break (college), this is my first year back in school. I'm excited to begin this term's educational adventure and see what I can learn about Abnormal Psychology. Throughout history, numerous definitions of abnormal behavior have been used depending on cultural norms and societal expectations. Considering what constitutes aberrant behavior, different cultures and societies have various opinions. It's fascinating to observe how these definitions changed over time. It   might   differ   depending   on   the   cultures   and   times. Behavior that considerably deviates from what is deemed normal or socially acceptable can be described as aberrant behavior according to societal norms and cultural expectations. Depending on the cultures and eras, it might change. In addition to environmental causes like trauma or stress, abnormal behavior can also be influenced by biological factors like heredity or brain chemistry. According   to   societal   standards   and   cultural   expectations,   abnormal   behavior   can   be   defined   as   beha vior   that   significantly   deviates   from   what   is   considered   normal   or   socially   acceptable. It   might   differ   depending   on   the   cultures   and   times.   Self-care, social justice, emotional intelligence, professional connections, and ethics can all be impacted in different ways by contributing factors like heredity and environment. Genetic propensity to specific mental health issues can be influenced by self-care elements like genetics, while environmental factors might affect access to resources for self-care activities. Although genetics may not directly affect social justice, contextual circumstances might influence a person's awareness of and empathy for underprivileged people. Both hereditary and environmental factors can have an impact on a person's emotional intelligence since they can affect how well they are able to control their emotions and empathize with others. Genetics and environment can both have an impact on one's career connections, as one's natural abilities and opportunities can influence job success. Finally, ethics can be affected by both genetics and environment. o Self-care o Social justice o Emotional intelligence o Career connections o Ethics What is Abnormality? | Clinical Psychology - YouTube