18 Questions
Where was the first mental hospital established in 792?
Baghdad
What was the title of the medical work written by Ibn Sina in 1037?
The Canon of Medicine
What was the primary approach to managing those who were mentally disturbed during the Middle Ages in Europe?
Religious and superstitious treatments
What was often combined with poorly understood medical treatments in some monasteries during the Middle Ages?
Exorcisms
What did recent interpretations question about the Middle Ages?
The notion that many people with mental disturbances were accused of being witches and killed
What may have contributed to the confusion between witchcraft and mental illness?
Demonic possession
What was the primary focus of the Humanism movement during the Renaissance?
The emphasis on human interests and concerns
Who is credited with being the founder of modern psychopathology?
Johann Weyer
What was the title of the book published by Johann Weyer in 1553 that challenged the Malleus Maleficarum?
On the Deceits of the Demons
What was the term coined by Paracelsus to describe the influence of the moon on behavior?
Lunatic
What was the primary contribution of Paracelsus to the field of psychopathology?
The formulation of the idea of psychic causes for mental illness
What was the result of the scientific questioning and the efforts of scientists like Paracelsus and Johann Weyer during the Renaissance?
The decline of belief in demonology and the return of observation and reason
What was the primary purpose of establishing asylums in the 16th century?
To remove troublesome individuals from the community
Who is credited with removing chains from mental patients and showing the benefits of treating them as sick people?
Philippe Pinel
What was the outcome of William Tuke's work at the York Retreat?
Trained medical staff were introduced to asylums
What was the purpose of the Lunacy Inquiry Act?
To inspect asylums regularly for proper care
What was the outcome of the Country Asylums Act of 1845 in England?
Every county was required to establish an asylum
What was a significant shift in the treatment of mental illnesses during this period?
From treating patients as beasts or criminals to treating them as sick people
This quiz explores the shift from superstitious beliefs to scientific questioning in the understanding and treatment of mental disorders during the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance.
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