Self Defeating Behaviour

Self-Defeating Behaviour (SDB) is a “repetitive pattern of behaviour in which the individuals’ goal-directed attempts to fulfil a basic human need result in unintended and harmful consequences”(Brownson and Hartzler, 2000 p.3)   “Those who engage in a repetitive cycle of failed attempts to fulfil a core human need – whether it be the need for intimacy, affiliation, control, or acceptance – may be vulnerable to mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety, social isolation, or compensatory externalizing problems” (Brownson and Hartzler, 2000, p 3).

Self-Defeating Behaviour (SDB) is a “repetitive pattern of behaviour in which the individuals’ goal-directed attempts to fulfil a basic human need result in unintended and harmful consequences”(Brownson and Hartzler, 2000 p.3)   “Those who engage in a repetitive cycle of failed attempts to fulfil a core human need – whether it be the need for intimacy, affiliation, control, or acceptance – may be vulnerable to mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety, social isolation, or compensatory externalizing problems” (Brownson and Hartzler, 2000, p 3).
Self-Defeating Behaviour (SDB) is a “repetitive pattern of behaviour in which the individuals’ goal-directed attempts to fulfil a basic human need result in unintended and harmful consequences”(Brownson and Hartzler, 2000 p.3)   “Those who engage in a repetitive cycle of failed attempts to fulfil a core human need – whether it be the need for intimacy, affiliation, control, or acceptance – may be vulnerable to mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety, social isolation, or compensatory externalizing problems” (Brownson and Hartzler, 2000, p 3).
















Bibliography
Berglas S. & Baumeister, R.; (1993) Your Own Worst Enemy: Understanding The Paradox of Self-Defeating Behaviour; Basic Books; New York
Browson Ch. & Hartzler B. (2000)Defeat Your Self-Defeating Behavior. Understanding & Overcoming Harmful Patterns...