Understanding Human Behavior and Development
Understanding Human Behavior and Development
They argue that development implies a process that happens over Three Faculties of man
time and has a specific direction. Will - the power of conscious deliberate actions.
The goal of developmental changes is to enable people
to adapt to the environment in which they live, through
Intellect - the power of perception or thought.
a process called self-realization or self-actualization Soul - the rational, emotional, and volitional faculties in
(DeRobertis, 2008). Given that self- realization plays an
important role in ensuring one's mental well-being, individuals who Different Environmental Factors Affecting Individuals
make good personal and social adjustments must seek Behavior:
opportunities to express their interests and desires in ways that
yield personal
man.
satisfaction while conforming to accepted standards at the same
time. The absence of these opportunities can
lead to frustrations and generally negative attitudes toward people COVERT - those that are hidden from the view of the observer.
and even life in general (1) Family Background (2) The influences of childhood trauma (3)
(6) Nutrition and Quality of food EARLIEST THEORIES AND PERSONALITY 1. PHLEGMATIC
2. SANGUINE ultimately influence our behaviors as adults. Since then, neo-
Freudians have proposed different theories of their own, including
3. MELANCHOLIC
Erik Erikson, who introduced his eight-stage theory of psychosocial
4. CHOLERIC development.
Psychoanalytic Theories
hobbies, along with greater social exposure. Hence, this - This period lasts from 2 to 4 years, and is
considered by many parents as a problematic or
is a period of exploration and plays an important role in
the development of confidence as well as social and troublesome age. For educators, this is considered the
communication skills (Cherry, 2015a). preschool age.
studies how the brain affection and love from work group, family, friends, peers;
romantic relationships; friendship;
processes and transforms information in various ways.
intimacy
Psychoanalytical - This view emphasizes unconscious motives 4. Esteem needs:
stemming from repressed sexual and aggressive impulses in
achievement,'independence, mastery, status,
childhood.
dominance, self-respect, prestige, and respect from
Humanistic - This perspective focuses on the subject's
others
experiences, freedom of choice, and strong motivation
to achieve self-actualization. action," defines human behavior in terms of the personality of
the inner self. It also refers to the concept
Source: (McLeod citing Maslow, 2014). [Link] and 3. SUPEREGO (moral principle) – the socialized component of
the [Link]
physiological needs
3. *Hallucination*: A hallucination is a false perception
without a real external stimulus; it involves sensing
CAUSES OF CONFLICTS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
something that isn’t actually present. Hallucinations can
Physical Causes - These refer to natural causes, like typhoon, and - *Example*: Hearing voices that no one else can hear when
earthquake, fire, flood, and storm. you are alone.
Social Conflicts - These are restrictions or rules in the home, school, These terms are distinct in their nature and causes but are often
workplace, and community. associated with various psychological and
be visual, auditory, tactile, or related to other senses.
Economic Conflicts - These result from one's inability to
acquire material things because of poverty or other financial Examples - Breathing, Dingesting food, avoiding waste, mating, and
obligations. defending one's self.
2. Learned Behavior
Two Basic Types of Human Behavior 1. Inherited Involves cognitive adaptation that enhances the
- *Example*: Believing that you have superpowers, despite all Criminal Psychology
evidence showing otherwise.
This is a branch of knowledge that studies various aspects of ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
criminal behavior. Specifically, it refers to "the study of the mind
Abnormal Behavior - This is a kind of behavior that fails to meet
and its workings in relation to crime (Criminal Psychology, n.d.).
the characteristics of a normal person and includes inabilities in
the following areas:
MENTAL DISTURBANCES AS CAUSES OF CRIMES
1. Free expression of personality
A. MENTAL DEFICIENCY 2. Adequate security feeling
1. IDIOT= 0-2 YEARS OLD IQ
3. Efficient contact with reality
2. IMBECILE= 3-7 YEARS OLD IQ
4. Adaptability to group norms
3. FEEBLE-MINDED= 8-12 YEARS OLD IQ
5. Emotional maturity
6. Adequate self-knowledge
B. MENTAL RETARDATION Classifications of Personality Disorder
4. CUSTODIAL GROUP: 0-25 INTELLIGENT QUOTIENT (IQ) Neuroses or psychoneuroses are behavioral disorders that are
brought about by emotional tension resulting from conflicts,
repression, frustration, or insecurity. Neurotic individuals
TYPES OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR Personality Disorder compromise with reality by developing imaginary ailments,
obsessions, phobias, compulsion, depression or anxiety. Behavioral
This kind of disorder originates during the early development Characteristics of Individuals Displaying Neurotic Reactions
process, and leads to maladaptive behavior.
1. Inability to function at the normal capacity level [Link] of
anxiety 4. Somatic complaints
Retrograde -This refers to the inability to recall any event (and Arachnophobia -The fear of spiders Ophidiophobia -The fear
details thereof)that took place during a certain period.
of snakes
Examples of Phobias
B. Fugue - This is a type of amnesia wherein one wanders away Astraphobia - The fear of thunder and lightning
from his or her home or usual
. Homicidal mania - the impulse to kill . Dipsomania - the behaviors, including neglect of responsibilities, lack of interest in
personal appearance, and an anti-social tendency.
impulse to drink liquor
Operational Fatigue - Otherwise known as war neurosis, this is Functional psychosis refers to a serious mental disorder involver
manifested in response to a battle environment. the total personality with no observable tissue damage. Hence,
with no organic basis, these ailments are believed to result from
years of living under emotional stress. As a severe emotional
Psychoses disorder, functional psychosis is characterized by personality
derangement and complete loss of the ability to function in
Psychoses are serious mental illnesses that are characterized by reality, "but without evidence that the disorder is related to the
unpredictable behavior. Psychotic physical processes of the
persons have a largely unrealistic interpretation of the
brain"(Function Psychosis, n.d.). It can also relate to an
self and the life around them. In this case, their ego has
obsolete term “once used denote schizophrenia and
lost control over their personality. In addition, people
other severe mental disorders before modern science
with psychoses have great mood swings that range from
extreme exaltation to extreme depression. They are also quiet and A. Schizophrenic Disorder
docile at one moment and hyperactive the next.
Schizophrenia is a psychotic condition that is characterized
by one's withdrawal from reality, indifference toward daily
problems, and the tendency to live in a world of fantasy. The word
Classification of Psychoses
"schizophrenia"
1. Organic/Somatogenic
discovered a biological component to some aspects of each the
disorders"(Functional Psychosis, n.d.)
Organic or somatogenic psychoses are due to a
wide variety of causes; however, damage or injury to "phrene"(mind); hence, the term is used to describe the
comes from the Greek words "schizo" (split) and
the brain or other parts of the central nervous system is
always involved. The disease was first identified in 1887 by Dr. Emile Kraepelin, who
considered this disease as a discrete mental illness. Dr. Kraeplin
Symptoms of Organic Psychoses
was also the first to
fragmented state of mind of people suffering from such a disorder.
classify varied mental disorders into categories (History
mood, hence affective disorders are also called mood
of Schizophrenia, n.d). disorders that can be anywhere from mild to severe.
Types of Schizophrenia
Simple Schizophrenia - This manifests in a gradual decline of Hebephrenic Schizophrenia- It usually begins in early
interest and ambition. The person withdraws from almost all social Bipolar disorder - This refers to a state wherein the person
contacts and becomes increasingly irritable and inattentive. experiences alternating periods of depression
⮚ feelings of guilt
adolescence and develops gradually in time. The person
and periods of mania, which is the feeling of being
may be prone to fits of laughter or childish giggling and
extremely positive and active. A person may have
grimacing for hours without apparent reasons. Anxiety Disorders - The different types of anxiety disorders are all
characterized by feelings of anxiety, fear, and nervousness. The
symptoms of affective disorders include the following:
B. Affective Disorder
⮚ constant worrying
Affective reactions of manic-depressive psychosis are
often characterized by periods of depression or elation or both. A person with an anti-social personality is a mentally- disturbed
Affective disorders refer to a set of psychiatric diseases, the person who is opposed to the Normal principles upon which a
symptoms for which may vary depending on each individual. society is based.
Symptoms typically affect one's
Characteristics of an Anti- Social Personalit
⮚ during mania, less sleep and feelings of exaggerated self-
Sociopath - refers to a person who dislikes any sense of social or
confidence moral responsibility due to mental illness.
Litigious Paranoia - This refers to having delusions of both Normal Sexuality - Sexual completion that leads to a mature and
persecution and grandeur; a person may go to great lengths to well-adjusted individual, capable of entering relationships with a
bring alleged persecutors to court. member of the opposite sex, and who is physically and mentally
stable and satisfying heterosexual needs.
Erotic Paranoia - Also called amorous paranoia, this
refers to having delusions that a certain person is in love
with him/her. Abnormal Sexuality/Sexual Deviancy - A kind of sexual behavior
that seeks stimulation and gratification by means other than
Exalted Paranoia - Having grandiose delusions and
normal, heterosexual norms.
believes himself/ herself as someone with great power or
importance, usually a social reformer or religious
crusader. 4. As to the Parts of the Body 1. Sodomy - Sexual act through the
Jealous Paranoia - The state of having extreme and irrational anus of another
jealousy.
[Link] - Sexual desire towards animals [Link] - A
Classifications of Sexual Abnormalities [Link] to Choice of Sexual
form of self-abuse or solitary vice
Partner
human being
[Link] - Sexual desire towards an immature person
[Link] - An act in which sexual gratification is
carried - out without the cooperation of another person
attained by fingering, fondling the breast, licking parts
of the body, etc.
4. Gerontophilia - Sexual desire toward an elder person
[Link] - A form of sexual gratification that is
5. Necrophilia - Sexual perversion that is characterized
by erotic desire or actual sexual intercourse with a corpse
Absence of sexual desire or arousal during 2. Mixoscopia (Scoptophilia) - Sexual perversion wherein sexual
pleasure is attained by watching a couple undress or during their
3. Sexual Anesthesia - Absence of sexual desire or arousal during
acts of sexual intimacy
sexual act in women