Exam 1: Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

Which of the following is an example of a healthy defence mechanism?

Why is Watson and Rayner's experiment in which they induced a fear of white, furry objects in Little Albert famous?

In the Middle Ages, one of the chief advisers to France's King Charles V, Nicholas Oresme, suggested that which of the following was responsible for bizarre behaviour?

Jason has been having a lot of difficulty because of his irrational fears.His doctor advises Jason to participate in an anxiety-reduction procedure based on the work of Joseph Wolpe.What is this procedure?

In the 14th century, what did the physician who first treated France's King Charles VI suggest as a cure?

In classical psychoanalysis, why is the process whereby the therapist interprets a patient's dreams often difficult?

What is one of the three ways a mental health practitioner can function as a scientist-practitioner?

Discuss the evolution of biological treatments for psychological disorders across the 20th century.Explain the development and use of insulin shock therapy and electroconvulsive therapy in the first part of the century and describe the major drug therapies developed in the latter half.

How does psychodynamic psychotherapy differ from classical (Freudian) psychoanalysis?

According to psychoanalytic theory, what do the conflicts between the id and the superego often lead to?

What does Wolpe's technique of systematic desensitization involve?

During more superstitious times, which of the following was thought to be the cause of abnormal behaviour?

What movement did Dorothea Dix start?

As compared to her father, Sigmund Freud, Anna Freud (1895-1982) focused her work on the way our behaviour is influenced.Which of the following did she write?

Mrs.Babcock received a very poor rating from her supervisor, who had been constantly criticizing her in front of her co-workers.When she got home, her children ran up to greet her, all talking at once.She responded by yelling, "Leave me alone! Can't you see I'm tired?" According to psychoanalytic theory, which defence mechanism does this situation illustrate?

Ron has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia and hospitalized.What would Thomas Szasz most likely argue?

Alonso believes that Hedwig's behaviour disturbance is due to an excess of black bile.Whose ideas about psychiatry does Alonso's belief best align with?

According to the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, which factor could negatively influence psychological functioning?

You are in a mall when a young child begins to scream and shout because his parents will not buy him the latest toy.What would B.F.Skinner most likely say about the child's behaviour?

You are listening to old musical tunes, including "Melancholy Baby." Your friends are impressed when you tell them that "melancholic," referring to a depressive personality, derives from the Greek term melancholer.What does this term mean?