History of Mental Health Treatments in the 14th Century

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What did Robert Burton recommend to induce vomiting?

  • Using electric shocks
  • Undergoing acupuncture
  • Consuming large doses of insulin
  • Eating tobacco and half-boiled cabbage (correct)

Which founding father of modern psychiatry contributed to the diagnosis and classification of disorders?

  • Joseph von Meduna
  • Robert Burton
  • Manfred Sakel
  • Emil Kraepelin (correct)

What treatment method focused on the movement of air or 'wind' throughout the body according to Chinese practices?

  • Electric shocks
  • Acupuncture (correct)
  • Bloodletting
  • Induced vomiting

What physical intervention was often used in the 1930s for mental disorders?

<p>Insulin Shock Therapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment method involved using large doses of insulin to convulse and temporarily comatose patients?

<p>Insulin Shock Therapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which individual is known as the Father of Modern Medicine?

<p>Hippocrates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Galen contribute to the field of medicine?

<p>Developed Humoral Theory of Disorders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the common treatments for mental illness during the 14th century as mentioned in the text?

<p>Rest, sleep, and a happy environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who suggested that melancholy (depression) was the source of some bizarre behavior?

<p>Nicholas Oresme (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Johann Weyer contribute to the treatment of mental illness during the time of witchcraft?

<p>Used compassion in treating mental illness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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