Questions and Answers
During prehistoric times, what did ancestors believe was the cause of abnormal behavior?
The presence of evil spirits
What was trephination, a prehistoric practice mentioned in the text, believed to accomplish?
To release evil spirits
Which concept is associated with the belief that abnormal behavior is influenced by celestial bodies?
The moon and the stars
During the Ancient Greek times, what did philosopher Hippocrates propose as the cause of abnormal behavior?
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During the period from 476 C.E. to 1450 C.E., what was the commonly believed cause of abnormal behavior?
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What was the purpose of asylums that began to appear in the Late 15th - early 16th centuries?
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What was the prehistoric practice of trephination believed to achieve?
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What treatment method was provided by the Catholic Church during the period from 476 C.E. to 1450 C.E.?
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Study Notes
Ancient Beliefs and Practices
- In prehistoric times, ancestors believed that abnormal behavior was caused by supernatural forces, such as demons, spirits, or curses.
- Trephination, a prehistoric practice, was believed to accomplish the release of evil spirits from the body by making a hole in the skull.
Ancient Greek Contributions
- Philosopher Hippocrates proposed that abnormal behavior was caused by an imbalance of bodily fluids (humors) and natural factors, such as heredity, climate, and diet.
Medieval Period
- From 476 C.E. to 1450 C.E., the commonly believed cause of abnormal behavior was demonic possession or sin.
- The Catholic Church provided the treatment method of exorcism, prayer, and punishment during this period.
Emergence of Asylums
- Asylums began to appear in the Late 15th - early 16th centuries, with the purpose of providing a place for the confinement and care of the mentally ill.
Astrological Influences
- The concept of astrological influences is associated with the belief that abnormal behavior is influenced by celestial bodies, such as planets and stars.
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