12th Class Psychology Psychological Disorders Question Bank Psychological Disorders (Short)

Discuss socio cultural model of abnormal behaviour.

Or

Explain mental disorders from Socio-cultural perspective. (CBSE 2013)

Answer:

Ans. According to socio-cultural model:

Behaviour is shaped by societal forces, factors such as family structure and communication, social networks, societal conditions, and societal labels.

Poor schooling, crime, inadequate housing, prejudices, deprivation, discrimination and by and large poverty causes mental disorders.

It has been found that certain faulty family systems are likely to produce abnormal functioning in individual members due to over-protection and over-indulgence. In some families the members are too interfering in each others activities, thoughts, and feelings which cause problems.

Studies have shown that people who are isolated and lack social support, i.e., strong and fulfilling interpersonal relationships in their lives are likely to become more depressed and remain depressed longer than those who have good friendships.

Socio-cultural theorists also believe that abnormal functioning is influenced by the societal labels and roles assigned to troubled people.

When people break the norms of their society they are called deviant and mentally ill. Such labels tend to stick so that the person may be viewed as crazy and encouraged to act sick. The person gradually learns to accept and play the sick role, and functions in a disturbed manner.

Discuss socio cultural model of abnormal behaviour.
Or
Explain mental disorders from Socio-cultural perspective. (CBSE 2013)
Answer:
Ans. According to socio-cultural model:
Behaviour is shaped by societal forces, factors such as family structure and communication, social networks, societal conditions, and societal labels.
Poor schooling, crime, inadequate housing, prejudices, deprivation, discrimination and by and large poverty causes mental disorders.
It has been found that certain faulty family systems are likely to produce abnormal functioning in individual members due to over-protection and over-indulgence. In some families the members are too interfering in each others activities, thoughts, and feelings which cause problems.
Studies have shown that people who are isolated and lack social support, i.e., strong and fulfilling interpersonal relationships in their lives are likely to become more depressed and remain depressed longer than those who have good friendships.
Socio-cultural theorists also believe that abnormal functioning is influenced by the societal labels and roles assigned to troubled people.
When people break the norms of their society they are called deviant and mentally ill. Such labels tend to stick so that the person may be viewed as crazy and encouraged to act sick. The person gradually learns to accept and play the sick role, and functions in a disturbed manner.