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What kind of stuff is the human brain?
What kind of stuff is the human brain?
- It remains a tricky question (correct)
- It is similar to other animal brains
- It is a simple organ
- It is well understood
What were some of the early theories about madness?
What were some of the early theories about madness?
- Divine punishment or spirit possession (correct)
- Due to excessive intelligence
- Result of an imbalance of the humors
- Caused by genetic factors
Who cared for people dealing with mental disorders in the past?
Who cared for people dealing with mental disorders in the past?
- Community volunteers
- Family members only
- Government officials
- Doctors and priests (correct)
Where were the mentally ill moved to as capitalism took off in Europe?
Where were the mentally ill moved to as capitalism took off in Europe?
What type of professionals ran the hospitals for the mentally ill in cities?
What type of professionals ran the hospitals for the mentally ill in cities?
Who are the authors of the book Biopsychology, 11th Edition?
Who are the authors of the book Biopsychology, 11th Edition?
Where is the University of British Columbia located?
Where is the University of British Columbia located?
When was the book Biopsychology, 11th Edition published?
When was the book Biopsychology, 11th Edition published?
Which country is Pearson Education Limited headquartered in?
Which country is Pearson Education Limited headquartered in?
What is the website for Pearson Education Limited's global editions?
What is the website for Pearson Education Limited's global editions?
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Study Notes
The Emergence of Brain Sciences in the 19th Century
- In the 19th century, brain sciences began to develop, but the nature of the human brain remained elusive.
- The brain sciences, tied to biological theories of the body, gained prominence in the early 20th century.
- Historical theories about psychological disorders included divine punishment, spirit possession, and imbalances of the humors.
- The mentally ill were initially cared for by doctors and priests, but with the rise of capitalism, they were moved to hospitals in cities.
- The shift from family care to hospitals in cities created a new class of professional "mad doctors."
- The historical treatment of mental illness was not akin to modern psychology or psychiatry.
- The text is an excerpt from the "Biopsychology Eleventh Edition Global Edition" by John P. J. Pinel and Steven J. Barnes.
- The book provides a comprehensive overview of biopsychology, exploring the biological basis of behavior and mental processes.
- The authors are affiliated with the University of British Columbia.
- The book is an authorized adaptation from the United States edition, published by Pearson Education.
- The authors assert their rights in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
- The book is copyrighted, and no part of it may be reproduced without permission.
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