Dysfunctional Behavior

dysfunctional behavior

emerge from interactions of the three factors of the triadic reciprocal causation

dysfunctional behavior

learned and reinforced overtime instead of random/fixed

depression

can develop when individuals set personal standards or goals that exceed their realistic capabilities

depression

result from mismatch between expectations and achievements often leads to repeated experiences of failure, diminished self-worth, and chronic unhappiness

self-observation

SELF-REGULATORY PROCESSES = DEPRESSION:

Individuals may misremember past performances, exaggerating failures while minimizing successes.

judgmental proceses

SELF-REGULATORY PROCESSES = DEPRESSION:

Depressed individuals often establish unrealistic goals and harshly evaluate themselves even when they achieve success.

self-reaction

SELF-REGULATORY PROCESSES = DEPRESSION:

People with depression may punish themselves for perceived shortcomings rather than acknowledge accomplishments.

phobias

intense fears that interfere with everyday functioning

phobias

can develop through direct experiences, inappropriate generalization, or observing others' fearful reactions

phobias

avoiding it makes it more difficult to overcome

expectancies

MAINTENANCE OF PHOBIA:

Beliefs about potential harm

environmental factors

MAINTENANCE OF PHOBIA:

Circumstances surrounding the feared situation

behavioral factors

MAINTENANCE OF PHOBIA:

Past experiences and avoidance behaviors

aggression

learned through observation, personal experience, reinforcement, and social instruction

aggression

continues due to the positive satisfaction it provides, avoiding negative consequences, fulfilling personal standards, or imitating models rewarded for aggressive acts