18 Questions
What is the main focus of the module on Abnormal Psychology?
Differentiating between normal and abnormal behavior
Which of the following is a learning objective of the module?
Appreciating the importance of studying Abnormal Psychology
How have the causes and treatments of mental disorders changed over history?
Both causes and treatments have evolved over time
Which factor plays a significant role in understanding abnormal behavior?
Biological factors
What is one of the objectives related to mental disorder definitions?
Describing different definitions of mental disorder
Why is it important to study Abnormal Psychology according to the module?
To appreciate the complexity of mental disorders and treatments
What was Grey's position regarding the causes of insanity?
They were always physical.
Which treatment approach did Grey emphasize for mentally ill patients?
Rest, diet, and proper room temperature
What did Benjamin Franklin accidentally discover about a mild electric shock to the head in the 1750s?
It produced a brief convulsion and memory loss.
Who was considered one of the founding fathers of modern psychiatry and focused on diagnosis and classification?
Emil Kraepelin
In what way did hospitals improve under Grey's leadership?
They became more humane and livable.
What was significant about the psychosocial approach called moral therapy during the first half of the 19th century?
It became influential in treating mental disorders.
What is stigma in the context of mental illness?
A label applied to a group of people that distinguishes them from others.
Why can understanding seemingly abnormal behavior be more difficult than understanding normal behavior?
Abnormal behavior is less predictable and often challenging to comprehend.
What is one challenge faced by professionals in the field of psychopathology?
Avoiding emotional involvement due to the personal nature of human behavior.
In the historical context, how were tattoos once perceived?
As highly deviant.
What is psychopathology primarily concerned with?
The development and treatment of mental disorders.
What is one characteristic of stigma related to mental illness?
It contributes to destructive beliefs and attitudes held by society.
Learn about Grey's approach to treating the mentally ill as physically ill patients, emphasizing rest, diet, and proper room conditions. Under his leadership, hospitals improved significantly but also became large and impersonal over time.
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