Exam 1: Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

Anton Mesmer, an early 18th-century physician, purported to cure patients by unblocking the flow of a bodily fluid he called "animal magnetism." Benjamin Franklin's double-blind experiment indicated that any effectiveness of Mesmer's methods was actually because of which of the following?

Based on Hippocrates' humoral theory, what type of person does the term "sanguine" describe?

Which Greek philosopher suggested that maladaptive behaviour was rooted in social and cultural factors?

What is the most notable contribution of Clarence Hincks?

According to psychoanalytic theory, what is the role of the ego?

When did moral therapy work best?

Trent is in psychoanalysis and states to his therapist that he thinks that his wife is considering having an affair with her co-worker.Later in the session, Trent admits that he is tempted to start an affair with his own co-worker.What defence mechanism was Trent displaying when he accused his wife of thinking about being unfaithful?

What do humanistic therapists regard as the most positive influence in facilitating human growth?

Why is a patient's age important information in the clinical description?

If a psychological disorder is said to have an acute onset, how did the symptoms develop?

Discuss the criteria for abnormality and the meanings of psychological dysfunction, personal distress, and atypical or not culturally expected behaviour.

A dog had been conditioned to salivate to the sound of a bell because of its association with the presentation of food.Later, when exposed to the bell without food for a long period, the dog eventually stopped salivating to the sound of the bell.What is this phenomenon known as?

The Oedipus complex is the psychosexual conflict occurring during the phallic stage of development in boys.How is this complex characterized?