BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS OF ED GEIN
BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS OF ED GEIN ____________________________________________________ Background Early Life: Born in 1906 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Ed Gein grew up in an oppressive household where his father was an alcoholic and his mother, Augusta, was extremely domineering and instilled in him a puritanical view of life, particularly regarding sexuality and women. Isolation: After his father's death and his brother's mysterious demise, Gein lived with his mother, becoming increasingly isolated, especially after her death in 1945. This isolation fueled his bizarre behaviors. ________________________________________ Behavioral Patterns Psychosexual Development: Gein's development was severely stunted due to his mother's controlling nature. His fixation on his mother, combined with a lack of social interaction and exposure to typical sexual development, led to an unusual sexual pathology. He developed necr...