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What year did Lightner Witmer establish the first psychological clinic?
What year did Lightner Witmer establish the first psychological clinic?
- 1907
- 1892
- 1914
- 1896 (correct)
What was significant about Witmer's article in the first issue of The Psychological Clinic?
What was significant about Witmer's article in the first issue of The Psychological Clinic?
- It outlined the future of psychological theories.
- It discussed the history of psychology as a discipline.
- It contained the first known publication of the term clinical psychology. (correct)
- It defined psychological testing methods.
Which of the following was a direct result of Witmer's establishment of the first psychological clinic?
Which of the following was a direct result of Witmer's establishment of the first psychological clinic?
- The development of psychoanalysis.
- The founding of the American Psychological Association.
- The proliferation of psychological clinics in the United States. (correct)
- The introduction of behaviorism in clinical settings.
Who was the prominent figure under whom Witmer received his doctorate in psychology?
Who was the prominent figure under whom Witmer received his doctorate in psychology?
In what year was The Psychological Clinic first published?
In what year was The Psychological Clinic first published?
What was the general perception of the mentally ill during the 1700s and 1800s?
What was the general perception of the mentally ill during the 1700s and 1800s?
What significant contribution did William Tuke make to the treatment of the mentally ill?
What significant contribution did William Tuke make to the treatment of the mentally ill?
What approach did Philippe Pinel take towards the treatment of mentally ill individuals?
What approach did Philippe Pinel take towards the treatment of mentally ill individuals?
Which of the following was NOT a component of care advocated by Philippe Pinel?
Which of the following was NOT a component of care advocated by Philippe Pinel?
What was a common condition of mental institutions before reformers like Tuke and Pinel?
What was a common condition of mental institutions before reformers like Tuke and Pinel?
In what way did William Tuke's York Retreat influence later mental health institutions?
In what way did William Tuke's York Retreat influence later mental health institutions?
Which of the following describes the treatment philosophy of the time before Tuke and Pinel?
Which of the following describes the treatment philosophy of the time before Tuke and Pinel?
What impact did Philippe Pinel have on the awareness of mental illness in society?
What impact did Philippe Pinel have on the awareness of mental illness in society?
What was Pinel's main goal regarding the treatment of mentally ill individuals?
What was Pinel's main goal regarding the treatment of mentally ill individuals?
What significant facility did Eli Todd open in 1824?
What significant facility did Eli Todd open in 1824?
How did Dorothea Dix contribute to the treatment of the mentally ill?
How did Dorothea Dix contribute to the treatment of the mentally ill?
What was Lightner Witmer's contribution to psychology?
What was Lightner Witmer's contribution to psychology?
What stance did Eli Todd take regarding the treatment focus at The Retreat?
What stance did Eli Todd take regarding the treatment focus at The Retreat?
What impact did Dorothea Dix's work have on the number of state institutions for the mentally ill?
What impact did Dorothea Dix's work have on the number of state institutions for the mentally ill?
In what year did Dorothea Dix start her advocacy work for the mentally ill?
In what year did Dorothea Dix start her advocacy work for the mentally ill?
What was the state of psychology when Lightner Witmer received his doctorate?
What was the state of psychology when Lightner Witmer received his doctorate?
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Possession by Evil Spirits
Possession by Evil Spirits
The belief that mental illness is caused by evil spirits possessing the individual.
Deserved Suffering
Deserved Suffering
The belief that mental illness is a consequence of immoral actions or personal flaws.
York Retreat
York Retreat
A residential treatment center founded by William Tuke in England, where mentally ill individuals received humane care.
Philippe Pinel
Philippe Pinel
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Incarceration
Incarceration
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Moving from Dungeons to Institutions
Moving from Dungeons to Institutions
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Case History and Treatment Notes
Case History and Treatment Notes
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Illness Classification
Illness Classification
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Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology
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Witmer's Clinic
Witmer's Clinic
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The Psychological Clinic
The Psychological Clinic
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Coining of the term "Clinical Psychology"
Coining of the term "Clinical Psychology"
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Witmer's clinic as a Model
Witmer's clinic as a Model
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Who was Philippe Pinel?
Who was Philippe Pinel?
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Who was Eli Todd?
Who was Eli Todd?
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What was 'The Retreat'?
What was 'The Retreat'?
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Who was Dorothea Dix?
Who was Dorothea Dix?
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What was Dorothea Dix's method?
What was Dorothea Dix's method?
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Who was Lightner Witmer?
Who was Lightner Witmer?
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What is clinical psychology?
What is clinical psychology?
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What was psychology like BEFORE Witmer?
What was psychology like BEFORE Witmer?
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Study Notes
Historical Background of Clinical Psychology
- In the 1700s and 1800s, the mentally ill were often viewed and treated unfavorably compared to today.
- Mentally ill individuals were commonly perceived as possessed by evil spirits or as deserving of their symptoms due to past actions.
- Significant figures, like William Tuke and Philippe Pinel, challenged this approach.
Origins of the Field
- Several individuals from Europe and North America worked to improve the treatment of individuals with psychological problems.
- Their work laid the groundwork for changes in how society viewed and treated mental illness.
William Tuke (1732-1822)
- Established the York Retreat, a residential treatment center for the mentally ill.
- Promoted kindness, dignity, and decency in caring for patients.
- Provided patients with good food, frequent exercise, and friendly interactions with staff.
- His work became a model for humane treatment in institutions across Europe and the United States.
Philippe Pinel (1745-1826)
- A key figure in France promoting the humane treatment of the mentally ill.
- Successfully moved mentally ill individuals out of dungeons and into environments focused on providing care.
- Established new institutions that prioritized healthy food and benevolent treatment.
- Advocated for integrating detailed patient histories, ongoing treatment notes, illness classifications in care procedures.
- Emphasized empathy in his work with the mentally ill.
Eli Todd (1769-1883)
- A physician who helped spread knowledge of Pinel's ideas in the United States.
- Raised funds to open The Retreat in Hartford, Connecticut.
- Ensured humane and dignified treatment for patients.
- Emphasized patient strengths and encouraged patient input in decisions..
Dorothea Dix (1802-1887)
- Observed issues in jails and advocated for mentally ill individuals.
- Collected data on treatment methods in different cities and presented this to communities to promote more humane care.
- Her efforts resulted in the establishment of mental institutions in 30+ states.
Lightner Witmer (1867-1956)
- Founded the first psychological clinic at the University of Pennsylvania in 1896.
- Applied psychology to help people solve their issues.
- His clinic marked a transition from pure research psychology towards using psychological insights to solve problems .
- Witmer authored the first publication defining clinical psychology and published the first scholarly journal for the field.
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Explore the evolution of clinical psychology from the 1700s to the 1800s. Discover how key figures like William Tuke and Philippe Pinel transformed the treatment and perception of mental illness. This quiz dives into the origins of humane treatment in psychological care.
