Psychopathology: Historical Context and Etiology
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What was the average length of stay for the pseudo-patients in the study?

  • 25 days
  • 7 days
  • 19 days (correct)
  • 52 days
  • Which of the following is NOT a criterion for defining psychopathology according to the text?

  • Psychological dysfunction associated with distress
  • Impairment in functioning
  • Typical or culturally expected response (correct)
  • Clinically significant disturbance in behavior
  • What is one characteristic of psychopathology according to the DSM-5?

  • Primarily a result of social deviance
  • Reflection of biological, psychological, or developmental dysfunction (correct)
  • Minimal distress or disability involved
  • Common response to stressors and losses
  • How many pseudo-patients were presented to 12 hospitals in the study?

    <p>Eight pseudo-patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect has the media placed emphasis on recently regarding abnormal behaviors?

    <p>Dangerous aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was part of the pseudo-patients presented to hospitals in the study?

    <p>Three were psychologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Grey believed that insanity was caused by:

    <p>Biological factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a standard practice for treating mental illness during the time period discussed in the text?

    <p>Insulin shock therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of medication becoming increasingly available for treating mental illness?

    <p>Reserpine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who in America played a role in normalizing the treatment of mentally ill patients?

    <p>Rush</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the aims of improving the definition and treatment of diagnoses according to the text?

    <p>Developing more sophisticated scanning software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is becoming more important in understanding behavioral variations observed in patients with certain disorders?

    <p>Genetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the treatments for Vitus’ dance or Tarantism?

    <p>Exorcism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historical figure extended Hippocrates' work and linked abnormality with brain chemical imbalances?

    <p>Galen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What discovery by Pasteur provided a biological basis for madness?

    <p>Cause of General Paresis (Syphilis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which era did the decline in the belief that brain pathology was the cause of mental illness occur?

    <p>The 1950's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first asylum established in Valencia, Spain in 1409 called?

    <p>St. Mary of Bethlehem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach was associated with the rise of 'Talk Therapy' during Freud's time?

    <p>Psychodynamic Approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key characteristics used to define abnormal behavior?

    <p>Psychological dysfunction, distress, and atypical cultural response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model emphasizes the integration of scientific research and clinical practice in mental health care?

    <p>Scientist-practitioner model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the historical views of abnormal behavior?

    <p>Supernatural, biological, and psychological explanations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the use of the scientific method important in understanding abnormal behavior?

    <p>To remove subjective biases and provide empirical evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach is used for diagnosing and evaluating abnormal behavior that considers various factors like biological, psychological, and social influences?

    <p>Multidimensional-integrative approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual's behavior can be considered abnormal based on the given examples?

    <p><strong>Rachel</strong> who has been caught urinating in the corner of her bedroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes how society's view on abnormal behavior can impact treatment?

    <p>Society's view may lead to important consequences in how people are treated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the relationship between historical context and understanding mental disorders?

    <p>Historical context contributes to the onset and development of mental disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tradition included beliefs in demonic possession, witchcraft, and sorcery as causes of abnormal behavior?

    <p>Supernatural Tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were mass hysteria and animism linked to the explanation of abnormal behavior in historical contexts?

    <p>They were considered as causes of abnormal behavior along with demonic possession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did superstitions lead to the development of scientific understanding of abnormal behavior?

    <p>Superstitions helped in transitioning from supernatural beliefs to scientific explanations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did prevailing paradigms influence research, etiology, and treatment of psychological disorders?

    <p>Prevailing paradigms played a significant role in shaping research, etiology, and treatment approaches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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