Case Studies In Abnormal Behavior

The Case of Theodore BundyThis is the case of a man whose name is Theodore Bundy. This man was suffering from the personality disorder and it is found that because of this problem, he has committed number of uncounted murders. Under this personality disorder, the person involves in the extreme type of rigid personality that shows the unique characteristics of a person. It is a one type of mental illness that encourages a person to commit unfair or illegal activities. Like in this case also, Bundy was suffering from personality disorder and this is the reason that he was found guilty of committing the number of uncountable murders especially of young women. This is clear from the case that Bundy was suffering from the antisocial disorder which comes in cluster B category of personality disorder. Under influence of this personality disorder, people show behaviour of disregarding others and violating their rights. Their behaviour is very destructive and aggressive that may involve in breaking the laws and rules. As according to Meyer & Weaver, 2006; Hare, Hart, & Harpur, 1991; Lykken, (1995), this behaviour takes place early in the life of a person and continues into adult life