Human Behavior Theory

Paper Summary:

This paper describes a case study of a young man who has a strong genetic predisposition for developing schizophrenia. The paper asserts that using Gestalt's theories with the knowledge gained from medical science is the best way to treat the patient in an effective manner. The paper first describes the patient's background, his characteristics, and the mental illness from which he is suffering. The paper then suggests which treatment methods might be best for him and why they are appropriate.


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New Theory: Modified, Modernized Gestalt Theory
Case Study

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"Chris has been disturbed by a shift in the relationship of his marriage. His wife wishes to have another child and he has just unexpectedly re-encountered a threatening individual from his past. Psychotic episodes can be trigged by negative life events, and Christ perceives his wife's request as a negative stress. He has also suffered a mild physical trauma to his ankle which disturbs his state of physical homeostasis. The fact that his authoritarian role models at home who did not present him with a good example of coping with stress may explain why his paranoia manifests itself against doctors. His sense of physical vulnerability, hostility, and sexual desire all conspire to motivate him to express his vulnerability to having his physical and emotional barriers crossed through suspicion, violence, and sexual 'acting out."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Latner, Joel. (1992). "The Theory of Gestalt Therapy." From Gestalt Therapy
• Perspectives and Applications. Cleveland: Gestalt Institute of Cleveland (GIC) Press. Nevis, Edwin C. Ed. Retrieved 14 May 2007 at http://www.aagt.org/html/character__psychopathology__an.html

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