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?

Eight pseudo-patients Signup and view all the answers

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

Dangerous aspects Signup and view all the answers

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

Three were psychologists Signup and view all the answers

Grey believed that insanity was caused by:

Biological factors Signup and view all the answers

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

Insulin shock therapy 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?

Reserpine Signup and view all the answers

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

Rush Signup and view all the answers

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

Developing more sophisticated scanning software Signup and view all the answers

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

Genetics Signup and view all the answers

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

Exorcism Signup and view all the answers

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

Galen Signup and view all the answers

What discovery by Pasteur provided a biological basis for madness?

Cause of General Paresis (Syphilis) 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?

The 1950's Signup and view all the answers

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

St. Mary of Bethlehem Signup and view all the answers

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

Psychodynamic Approach Signup and view all the answers

What are the key characteristics used to define abnormal behavior?

Psychological dysfunction, distress, and atypical cultural response Signup and view all the answers

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

Scientist-practitioner model Signup and view all the answers

What are the historical views of abnormal behavior?

Supernatural, biological, and psychological explanations Signup and view all the answers

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

To remove subjective biases and provide empirical evidence 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?

Multidimensional-integrative approach Signup and view all the answers

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

Rachel who has been caught urinating in the corner of her bedroom Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

Supernatural Tradition Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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