Psychology: Complimentary Therapies and Decade of Brain
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What does the term 'complimentary therapies' refer to?

  • Therapies that are used in addition to traditional medical treatments
  • Unconventional therapies that include practices like herbs, acupuncture, and massage (correct)
  • Therapies that are provided free of charge to patients
  • Conventional therapies that are approved by the medical establishment

    • What is the significance of the 'Decade of the Brain' proclamation?

  • It requires all mental health professionals to undergo specialized training in neuroscience
  • It establishes a new classification system for mental illnesses based on their neurological origins
  • It declares a 10-year period of increased funding for brain research
  • It explains mental illness as a disease of the brain and highlights the importance of advances in neurobiology and genetics (correct)

    • What is the key idea behind the 'deinstitutionalization' of mental health care?

  • Reducing the number of patients in mental health institutions through increased use of outpatient services
  • Closing down all state-run mental health institutions
  • Providing care for people with mental illness in the community rather than in hospitals (correct)
  • Transferring the responsibility for mental health care from the government to private providers

    • What is the key focus of the 'Mental Health Movement'?

    <p>Advocating for the humane treatment of the mentally ill, including their release from state institutions to community-based care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'moral treatment' in the context of mental health care?

    <p>Treating the mentally ill with respect and dignity, including releasing them from mechanical restraints and improving their physical care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of 'neurobiology' and 'neuroscience'?

    <p>The study of the biological mechanisms underlying mental illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of the 'Decade of the Brain' proclamation?

    <p>Advocating for the humane treatment of the mentally ill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary goal of the 'deinstitutionalization' of mental health care?

    <p>To improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a 'complementary therapy' in the context of mental health care?

    <p>$ ext{Psychotropic medications}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary focus of 'neurobiology' and 'neuroscience'?

    <p>The study of the structure and function of the nervous system, particularly the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the key focus of the 'Mental Health Movement'?

    <p>Emphasizing the humane treatment of individuals with mental illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary meaning of 'moral treatment' in the context of mental health care?

    <p>The provision of humane care and the removal of mechanical restraints for individuals with mental illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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