History of Lunacy and Exorcism

What is the goal of the American Psychiatric Association in revising the DSM-5?

To make the diagnosis process subjective

To eliminate all prototypes from the DSM

To remove all categorical criteria

To update the manual with new research findings (correct)

In the DSM-5, how is diagnosis typically categorized?

Based on continuous scales

Following a subjective model

Without any specific criteria

Based on prototypes (correct)

How are disorders matched in the DSM to identify a disorder?

To a 'typical' profile or prototype (correct)

According to subjective opinions

Without any clear criteria

Based on individual symptoms alone

What is the addition in DSM-5 related to the severity of disorders?

Dimensional estimates on a continuous scale Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'lunatic' derive from?

Moon Signup and view all the answers

During the 14th and 15th centuries, what was a common belief regarding mental disorders?

They were considered a natural phenomenon Signup and view all the answers

What was a common treatment for mental illnesses during the 14th century?

Rest, sleep, and a healthy environment Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes mass hysteria?

Bizarre behavior at a larger scale Signup and view all the answers

Who originated moral therapy as a system?

Philippe Pinel Signup and view all the answers

Which century saw the appearance of asylums that were more like prisons than hospitals?

16th century Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the founder of U.S. psychiatry?

Benjamin Rush Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to the decline of moral therapy in the mid-19th century?

Moral therapy working best with fewer than 200 patients Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between acute onset and insidious onset of a disorder?

Acute onset begins suddenly, while insidious onset develops gradually over an extended period Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the 'Consumer of Science' in psychology?

Staying updated with latest research and providing evidence-based treatment Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Etiology' refer to in the context of psychological disorders?

The study of origins, including biological, psychological, and social dimensions Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the patient's age in clinical description?

It may be an essential aspect for clinical description Signup and view all the answers