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Saturday, 14 June 2014

NEGATIVISM

NEGATIVISM

                   
                   Negativism in children can manifest in several different ways. Along with choosing to do the opposite of what parents or caregivers tell them to do, children may draw inward and become verbally non-responsive. The lack of response may go as far as to not look at others, or even acknowledge that others are in the room in any manner. In some cases, a child exhibiting negative behavior traits may react to hearing instructions he or she does not like by fleeing from the room without any type of verbal response.
                    Many people go through periods where they exhibit this type of behavior on a limited basis. This limited withdrawal or even antagonism to the world around them may take place at times when life circumstances are undergoing a drastic change. For example, a young person dealing with the emotional as well as the physical changes that occur at the onset of puberty may go through a phase of being extremely negative. Adults who experience life-changing events such as a divorce, loss of a spouse or child, or even the loss of a job may develop negativism for a period of time.
                    Fortunately, there are effective ways to deal with negativism at any stage of life. Counseling can often help uncover the basis for the negative reactions to others, and eventually render those reasons ineffectual. In situations where the root causes of the negativism are more complicated, there may be a need to utilize medication along with behavior modification therapy and counseling in order to break the negative cycle. As with many types of emotional disorders, the sooner that treatment commences, the better chances the patient has for recovery in a short period of time.

                             An extreme example of negativism can be a sign of some type of undiagnosed  mental disorder.Patients who tend to become non-responsive to not only suggestions and motivations from others, but also to internal stimuli like hunger and pain are exhibiting what is known as catatonic negativism. This extreme detachment from self and others can be a dangerous situation, and should be treated by mental health professionals as soon as possible





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