10 Questions
What is the historical perspective on psychopathology?
Demonic Possession Perspective
Which term describes the belief that someone with symptoms of psychopathology is under the possession of bad spirits?
Demonology
What did the Medical or Disease Model explain in terms of psychological illnesses?
Physical or biological impairments
In which century did it become clear that many mental or psychological illnesses could be explained in terms of biological or medical accounts?
19th century
What was attributed to personality change in individuals under the Demonic Possession Perspective?
Possession by bad spirits
What was the primary focus of contemporarily psychiatry based on the text?
Finding the biological causes of psychopathology and treating them with medication or surgery
What can be inferred about the medical model of mental health from the given text?
It tends to reduce psychological and emotional aspects of psychopathology to simple biology
What was the historical treatment of mental illnesses prior to the 18th century?
They were confined in asylums along with other societal undesirables
What was Philippe Pinel known for in the context of mental health treatment?
Removing the chains and restraints of patients and treating them with compassion
What impact did medical models of mental health have on sufferers according to the text?
Made them feel like victims and powerless regarding their condition and future life
Explore the underlying concepts, procedures, and practices in psychopathology, as well as the historical perspective on causes of mental health problems. This includes an examination of the demonic possession perspective and contemporary models like the medical or disease model.
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