MODELS AND TREATMENTS OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOUR: THE CHANGING CONCEPTIONS OF MENTAL DISODERS
1Leonard C. Orji &2 Mfon E. Ineme
1&2Department of Psychology
Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State
2University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Email: leo_orji@yahoo.com, mfonineme@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
It is the objective of this paper to uncover to the reader the various conceptions of mental disorder/abnormal Behaviour across various ages of human existence including their conceived methods of ameliorations.Explanations from various literatures were presented from the Stone Age through the age of reason and enlightenment with adequate lessons on humanitarian approaches which propelled the establishment of mental hospitals in the 20th century and the resultant contemporary developments and milestones.
Keywords: Models. Treatment, Abnormal Behaviour, Mental Disorder, Conceptions