Internal And External Influences In Psychology

Psychology is the study of the human brain and its functions which includes some internal and external influences. Throughout the PSYC 101 course, many concepts were discussed and had some sort of interest. Some of the most interesting concepts were the ones who left the most effect of the average human. Such as social norms, sleep disorders, and substance abuse. All three of these concepts affect the average humans’ behavior, personality or way of thinking.

There are many things that influence our behavior from external influences to social norms. Social norms often have influences on human behavior. These norms are the standards of acceptable attitudes and behavior within a society. External influences also play a role within social norms. The role that external influences play

The person is dependent on the choice of substance because it seems to get them through the day with no problems or is like a gate way to happiness for them. There are different types of substances defenders such as depressants, stimulants and hallucinogens. These three categories contain alcohol, caffeine, and marijuana just to name a few. In society today, substance dependence is the main source that leads to substance abuse. Once the person is use to using these substances it will become a consistent thing and will also become a part of their daily routine. As an example, my aunt who lost her husband some time ago uses the stimulant nicotine. She first used nicotine as a stress reliever but now it has become an everyday thing. She smokes at least 3 packs of cigarettes a week. Since this started out as a stress reliever it has become a daily routine, and because of the amount of nicotine that is inhaled she now has lung cancer. Substance dependence can often get out of hand if people allow it to. Once the person becomes comfortable with the substance that person often becomes addicted to