Maria Patricia R.

Moran
2016
2C C4

August 31,

Behavioral Medicine: Case Discussion 1

CASE NO. 2 Lianne, a 14.5-year-old female has always enjoyed performing since she
got a part in a school play at the age of 8. She was extremely excited when she was
told that she got the lead part in the schools fund-raising musical play.
On the first day of rehearsals, she met Tiffany and her clique. At first they seemed
nice and even befriended her. However, by the end of the week-long rehearsals,
nasty rumors about how Lianne got the part began to spread around and she would
hear Tiffany and her group snickering whenever she fumbles her lines. Lianne would
often come home from rehearsals feeling down but refused to tell her mother about
it for fear that she might take her out of the play. Lianne wanted so bad to prove
herself deserving of the lead role that she vowed to do whatever it takes to make
those girls like her.
Guide Questions
1. From a developmental standpoint, what is the basis for such behaviors?
Lianne is considered to be an adolescent (middle), which is a period of
maturation between childhood and adulthood. In relation to the case, the
following developmental features of adolescence are seen:
Time for exploration and making choices Lianne started to harness
her talents by exposing herself in school plays
Social belonging is sought willing to do whatever it takes to make the
girls like her
- Morality of Conventional Role-Conformity (Kohlberg): tries to conform
to gain approval and maintain good relationships with others
Self-esteem measure of self-worth based on success and how much
one is valued by peers
-she wanted so bad to prove herself to be deserving of the role
-greatly influenced by peoples perception about her; motivated by
gaining peers approval and positive feedback
Social separation with parents refused to tell her mother about the
girls
2. What factors can you cite from the cases given that may eventually lead to
psychopathology?
Bullying
-nasty rumors about how Lianne got the part began to spread around
-she would hear Tiffany and her group snickering whenever she
fumbles her lines
-risk factor for anxiety and depression
Low Self Esteem

-wanted so bad to prove herself

-vowed to do whatever it takes to make those girls like her
-feelings of inadequacy, being not good enough
3. What advice can you give parents to help them manage these behaviors?
Establish open communication lines to encourage children to speak up
and share their feelings. Listen to them intently with full attention and
try to understand their situation.
Provide positive feedback during achievements and successful feats.
This could possible build up their confidence and self-esteem.
Be familiar with your childs social relationships. Get to know her
friends and peers.