10 Questions
Community psychology can be categorized into three historical periods: Ancient Development, Later Development, and Recent Development.
True
The ancient development period of community psychology was characterized by the absence of institutionalization for individuals in need of help.
True
During the later development period of community psychology, the trend of institutionalizing people began as cities grew and industrialization took place.
True
Agrarian communities provided care for needy individuals during the ancient development period, without the presence of hospitals, clinics, or rehabilitation centers.
True
The recent development period of community psychology occurred during the post-industrialization era.
True
Many people who were seen as powerless, lower class and less privileged were not institutionalized during this period.
False
Sigmund Freud believed that emotional disturbances could be effectively treated through societal interventions.
False
Community psychology criticizes clinical psychology for defining human problems without considering the wider social context.
True
The development of institutionalized mental health services was limited to economically advantaged individuals during this period.
True
Phillipe Pinel of France did not attempt to change the uncomfortable situation of institutionalization for mentally ill people.
False
Study Notes
Historical Development of Community Psychology
- Divided into three periods: Ancient Development, Later Development, and Recent Development
Ancient Development
- Characterized by lack of institutionalization for individuals in need of help
- Agrarian communities provided care for needy individuals without hospitals, clinics, or rehabilitation centers
Later Development
- Trend of institutionalizing people began as cities grew and industrialization took place
Recent Development
- Occurred during the post-industrialization era
- Many powerless, lower-class, and less-privileged individuals were not institutionalized
- Development of institutionalized mental health services limited to economically advantaged individuals
Key Figures and Ideas
- Sigmund Freud: believed emotional disturbances could be effectively treated through societal interventions
- Phillipe Pinel of France: did not attempt to change the uncomfortable situation of institutionalization for mentally ill people
Critique of Clinical Psychology
- Community psychology criticizes clinical psychology for defining human problems without considering the wider social context
Test your knowledge of the historical development of community psychology, including its categorization into ancient, later, and recent periods. Explore the relationship between this development and the evolution of mental health services throughout history.
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