Brenda's Psychodynamic Perspective

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Neuroscience Perspective- After the skiing accident, when she was first prescribed Oxycontin, Brenda’s body developed a need for the drug. Whenever Brenda attempts to come off of Oxycontin, her body experiences withdrawals, causing her to feel depressed and weak which then pushes her to get back on the drug.
Humanistic Perspective- Before taking Oxycontin, Brenda had been very stressed about taking her college exams. Eventually, Brenda felt like her life was only about her school work and it caused her to fall into a sense of worthlessness and unfulfillment. Taking Oxycontin made Brenda feel alive. So, in order to stay in this state of homeostasis, Brenda continued to take Oxycontin.
Behavior Genetics- There is a history of addictive tendencies in …show more content…

Viewing these behaviors, made Brenda think that certain addictions were okay. When her family did not openly discuss the issues that were present Brenda learned not to share the more embarrassing things. This is why Brenda has never been to see anyone about her problem nor has she told her family.
Behavioral Perspective- In the past, Brenda has tried to come off the drug and she has looked for professional help in order to eliminate her addiction. However, her body experienced withdrawals when working to rid itself of the drugs and Brenda was greeted by judgement instead of understanding when talking to others about her problems. These reactions kept Brenda on the medication and crushed her desire to rid it.
Cognitive Perspective- Brenda has a belief that she must have this drug and that if she attempts to rid herself of it, she will automatically fail. This belief is incorrect. Through the use of the self-fulfillment prophecy, a prediction that causes itself to be true, Brenda has worried herself into a situation in which she inevitably will fail at demolishing her

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