Psychology of Behaviour

Psychology of
Behaviour

INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
3. ASSESS HOW PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES APPLIED IN PUBLIC SERVICES
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CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
Psychology can be defined as the science of behaviour and mind. It covers conscious and
unconscious phenomena as well as feelings and thoughts. It is that type of scientific study which
covers all aspects of human mind and its function. This discussion investigates various
psychological perspectives. It will also identify some effects of influences of social on behaviors.
It also studies human behaviour. Present report will lay emphasis on two approaches which are
being used in psychology. It also discusses the consequences of prejudice and discrimination.
Assignment will also focus on theories of criminal behaviour and causal factors. Studies will also
going to cover the influences and factors which may contribute to criminal activity.
TASK 1
As per the Bugler, importance of psychology behaviours can be understood in an efficient
manner by using humanism and psychodynamic approaches.
Erik Erikson’s psychological development: This theory has several stages by which it
can be understood that human behaviour influences by interaction of drives and forces within the
person. Some stages include: trust Vs mistrust, initiative Vs guilt, intimacy Vs isolation. As per
the first stage of this theory trust Vs mistrust, it is stated that trust is based on dependability as
well as quality of child’s care givers. Because child is dependent on their mother and father for
each and every work (Henning, 2018). They require love, food etc. So, as per this it can be said
that if a child develops trust successful than he or she feel comfortable and safe and do not
commit crime. On the other hand, lack of all these like love, trust may result in fear and a belief
that the world is not good. In the case of James Patrick Bugler, it can be said that due to lack of
trust and unethical behaviours of parents of Both Robert Thompson and Jon Venables,
committed crime.
Maslow’s humanistic theory: Human beings need to be motivated to progress toward
fulfilment. But they also said that this is the motivation which they never get from anyone.
Everyone tries to grow themselves rather others. They only work to make more development in
their lives. Different people have different skills and way of performing things. In the case of
James Patrick Bugler, it can be said that murderer of James, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables,
10 years old children often face some problems in their family. There was no one to motivate
them for developing their behavior and themselves so, they committed crime. So, it can be said

that psychological behavior plays an important role in performing any kind of work (Stoyanov,
2017).
Conformity is a change in a person’s behavior as a result of real or imagined pressure from a
person or a group of people. There are several ways by which influences can be understood in an
effective manner such as:
Normative Influence: It can be defined as a procedure of changing another’s attitude via
conformity pressure or via stressing the importance of adhering to values/norms.
Informational Influence: It refers a procedure of changing another’s attitude by presenting
relevant facts, mainly in a group setting.
2. Ways of affecting human behaviours
There are several social and other factors which affect human behaviours to the great extent.
Group influences, conformity and obedience are some factors which influence and affect human
behaviour. As per the group influence, social loafing or personal effort while working in a group,
affect behaviour of human. When an individual work in a group and only he or she works or put
efforts than it affects their behaviours as it lowers their morale. On the other hand, implication of
public service also affects human behaviours to the great extent (Bertin and et.al., 2019). It can
also be said that when all people in a group cooperate each other’s and put equal efforts than it
affect behaviours of them in a positive manner. It increases their knowledge and skills.
One of the main factors of conformity is acceptance and compliances. When people of
society, accept all types of people than it affects their behaviour in a positive manner as they feel
valued. Group pressure is other main factor which can also affect human behaviour to the great
extent. One of the main factors which affect or influence human behaviours to the great extent is
the environment in which they live and the way in which they are being shaped by social
circumstances and experiences. In the case of James Patrick Bugler Cultural effects and the
environment, it can be said that family members of criminals of James Patrick Bugler affected
behaviours of them in a negative manner. They both came from dysfunctional family but there
was no excuse for violence. They had a record of absenteeism in school which is one of the main
places where human behaviours are being shaped in an efficient manner. Both child bit,
hammered and tortured each others and this family environment influenced and shaped their
behaviour (Delgado, Rosales and Arana, 2020).