Brain Injury Basics: Behavioral & Emotional

Behavioral and Emotional Changes
Delayed or unresponsiveness to requests

Aggression
Property destruction
Depression
Yelling and angry outbursts
Self-injurious behavior
Decreased frustration tolerance
Impulsivity
Decreased sensitivity to others
Paranoia
Inappropriate sexual behavior
Hyperactivity
Immature self-focused behavior
Hoarding
Emotional swings (affective ability)


Understanding Behavior
Human behavior is commplex

Behavior is lawful and occurs for specific reasons
Behavior is controlled by the human nervous system and environment.
When brain functioning is altered by an injury, behavior can change.
Altered behavior occurs as a result of brain injury and is further affected by environmental influences