Tumi Case Study

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Psychology as an academic discipline is characterized by diversity of explanations of human behaviour and professionals operating in accordance with different perspectives. Such perspectives can be expressed as the psychodynamic perspective, which deals with he idea that behaviour is emphasized through internal conflicts, motives and unconscious force. Behaviourism is another such perspective that states ones behaviour is shaped and controlled by ones environment. In addition there is the biological and socio-cultural perspective. The biological perspective portrays behaviour as being the underlying biological principle. The socio-cultural perspective, which expresses that behaviour, is as a result of ones social and cultural context. Lastly the humanistic perspectives key idea lies in that ones behaviour is a result of ones self-image and the manner in which one sees the world, and ones need for personal growth. (Coon & Mitterer, 2012, p. 27-31)

The following essay will focus more in depth on the case study regarding 20-year-old Tumi in relation to the socio-cultural perspective and the behaviourist’s perspective. The socio-cultural theory focuses on the vital elements that ones society and culture play in ones development. In truth this perspective looks at the interaction between people, their culture and how they live. Lev Vygotsky developed the socio-cultural perspective. Vygotsky believed that children needed to explore and discover in order to gain new principles. He further stated that the process of discovery occurs through the assistance of “tutors.” Tutors can be seen as parents, siblings and teachers to name a few. These tutors assist a child in mastering new skills. This process is referred to as the zone of proxi...

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...er behaviour. With her socio-cultural stresses it leads to further personal stresses and anxiety. She has ‘failed her mid-year examination’ and because of that she is ‘pressed and overwhelmed.’ This only causes added pressure and apprehension. Her behaviour is no positive and thus she has no self-esteem or confident within herself.

One needs to realize that Socio-cultural perspectives and Behaviorism need to co-inside and co-exist otherwise we are left with a child who is completely disturbed by the lack of virtuousness in her life. The two concepts intertwine within each other to ensure for a normal and stable child. Thus this essay has proven and shown different ways in which one can deal with Tumi’s problems and how socio-cultural and behaviourist perspectives can assist when determining ways in which to deal with and help Tumi cope with the issues in her life.

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