Clinical Psychology: Historical Perspective on Psychopathology
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What is the historical perspective on psychopathology?

  • Demonic Possession Perspective (correct)
  • Psychoanalytic Model
  • Behavioral Model
  • Medical or Disease Model

    • Which term describes the belief that someone with symptoms of psychopathology is under the possession of bad spirits?

  • Cognitive Perspective
  • Sociocultural Perspective
  • Demonology (correct)
  • Somatogenic Hypothesis

    • What did the Medical or Disease Model explain in terms of psychological illnesses?

  • Physical or biological impairments (correct)
  • Cognitive distortions
  • Sociocultural influences
  • Behavioral impairments

    • In which century did it become clear that many mental or psychological illnesses could be explained in terms of biological or medical accounts?

    <p>19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was attributed to personality change in individuals under the Demonic Possession Perspective?

    <p>Possession by bad spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of contemporarily psychiatry based on the text?

    <p>Finding the biological causes of psychopathology and treating them with medication or surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the medical model of mental health from the given text?

    <p>It tends to reduce psychological and emotional aspects of psychopathology to simple biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the historical treatment of mental illnesses prior to the 18th century?

    <p>They were confined in asylums along with other societal undesirables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Philippe Pinel known for in the context of mental health treatment?

    <p>Removing the chains and restraints of patients and treating them with compassion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did medical models of mental health have on sufferers according to the text?

    <p>Made them feel like victims and powerless regarding their condition and future life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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