PERSONALITY

Personality

           

With all those theories created by the great minds on personality, we should be able to consider some of the pitfalls in a theory.  As it is just a theory, there could be quite a few things that can go wrong with a theory.  Therefore, it would be important that we develop our own theory about people and their personalities.  Firstly, we would like to consider ethnocentrism wherein theories developed by a certain theorist maybe influenced in a culture he/she was born.  Consequently, his/her theory would be different for us as we are living in a society different from theirs.  Secondly, another potential drawback in theorizing is the peculiarities of the theorist as an individual.  This is why theorists have different views on personalities for the simple reason that each of us has specific details about our lives, genetics, family structure and dynamics, special experiences, education and so on.  This would greatly affect the way theorists interpret personality.  

Major Components of Paranoia

            Genetic Contribution – Despite the fact that little research supports the role of heredity in causing paranoia, there are some evidence that paranoid disorders are significantly more common in relatives of persons with schizophrenia than in the general population. 

            Biochemistry – By far, no clear evidence has been found to answer through brain chemistry.  However, abuse of drugs or other stimulants may lead to symptoms of paranoid thinking or behavior. 

            Stress – It is also been found that paranoia may be a reaction of high levels of life stress.  To support this opinion is the evidence that paranoia is more prevalent among immigrants, prisoners of war, and others undergoing severe stress. 

Treatment of Paranoia

            Drug Treatment – Appropriate antipsychotic drugs may help paranoid patient overcome some symptoms.  Even though paranoid symptoms will remain intact after drug treatment, some studies indicate that symptoms improve following drug treatment. 

            Psychotherapy – Patients are encouraged to express suspicions and self-doubts afforded by psychotherapy.  There are other types of psychotherapy which had improved social functioning of patients.  These are art therapy, family therapy, and group therapy.

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