Question 1

According to Hippocrates, mental disorders should be treated by which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  exorcism 
B)  magical spells 
C)  trephination 
D)  healthy diet and exercise 
E)  food and water deprivation 
A)  exorcism 
B)  magical spells 
C)  trephination 
D)  healthy diet and exercise 
E)  food and water deprivation

Question 2

Early treatment of the mentally ill in the United States

Accepted Answer

A)  was more successful than many of the earlier treatments had been. 
B)  was more humane than most of the approaches outside North America. 
C)  was at times similar in cruelty to early supernatural treatments. 
D)  differed from European treatment due to different societal values. 
E)  was less successful than treatments introduced during the Middle Ages. 
A)  was more successful than many of the earlier treatments had been. 
B)  was more humane than most of the approaches outside North America. 
C)  was at times similar in cruelty to early supernatural treatments. 
D)  differed from European treatment due to different societal values. 
E)  was less successful than treatments introduced during the Middle Ages.

Question 3

Canadian psychologist Donald Meichenbaum's early work contributed significantly to the growth of __________ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  moral 
B)  social-behaviour 
C)  psychopharmalogical 
D)  cognitive-behavioural 
E)  social learning 
A)  moral 
B)  social-behaviour 
C)  psychopharmalogical 
D)  cognitive-behavioural 
E)  social learning

Question 4

Archival evidence shows that many early lobotomies were performed in Canada primarily to:

Accepted Answer

A)  restore calm and reason to the patient so that they can participate in psychotherapy 
B)  reduce suffering in patients with acute occipital dysfunction 
C)  alleviate hospital management problems and advance research 
D)  determine the role of the cerebellum in cases of severe emotional problems 
E)  cure schizophrenia 
A)  restore calm and reason to the patient so that they can participate in psychotherapy 
B)  reduce suffering in patients with acute occipital dysfunction 
C)  alleviate hospital management problems and advance research 
D)  determine the role of the cerebellum in cases of severe emotional problems 
E)  cure schizophrenia

Question 5

Many mentally ill people are unpredictable and dangerous to themselves and others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the text, behavior, speech or thought that impairs a person's functioning corresponds best to which concept below?

Accepted Answer

A)  mental illness 
B)  mental problem 
C)  brain pathology 
D)  psychological abnormality . 
E)  psychological disorder 
A)  mental illness 
B)  mental problem 
C)  brain pathology 
D)  psychological abnormality . 
E)  psychological disorder

Question 7

The textbook informs us that process of deinstitutionalization was set in motion by three "revolutions" or movements:

Accepted Answer

A)  pharmacological revolution; patients' rights and community mental health movements 
B)  The French Revolution and the appointment of Philippe Pinel; patients' rights movement; upheavals in various local Canadian asylums 
C)  the French Revolution; American Revolution; the patients' rights movement 
D)  The French Revolution; American Revolution; Pinel's "revolution" 
E)  none of the above 
A)  pharmacological revolution; patients' rights and community mental health movements 
B)  The French Revolution and the appointment of Philippe Pinel; patients' rights movement; upheavals in various local Canadian asylums 
C)  the French Revolution; American Revolution; the patients' rights movement 
D)  The French Revolution; American Revolution; Pinel's "revolution" 
E)  none of the above

Question 8

Lobotomies were widely used treatments in Canada during the mid-1940s. This treatment involved

Accepted Answer

A)  lesioning of the brain by electrodes. 
B)  pharmacotherapy. 
C)  disconnection of the frontal lobes of the brain. 
D)  removal of the cerebellum. 
E)  removal of the ovaries in women. 
A)  lesioning of the brain by electrodes. 
B)  pharmacotherapy. 
C)  disconnection of the frontal lobes of the brain. 
D)  removal of the cerebellum. 
E)  removal of the ovaries in women.

Question 9

The growth of mental health services in Canada has been characterized by both positive and negative accomplishments. Describe two of the negative practices used and speculate on the importance of these events for modern practices.

Accepted Answer

Various harsh methods have been used in

Question 10

This individual's campaign to improve the conditions for the mentally ill resulted in the opening of 32 state hospitals, including two in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dorothea Dix 
B)  Cabanis 
C)  Benjamin Rush 
D)  William Tuke 
E)  Philippe Pinel 
A)  Dorothea Dix 
B)  Cabanis 
C)  Benjamin Rush 
D)  William Tuke 
E)  Philippe Pinel

Question 11

Psychopathology refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the same disorder as psychopathy. 
B)  disorders of the brain. 
C)  a physical cause to psychological problems. 
D)  only severe psychological disorders. 
E)  the study of the nature of psychological problems. 
A)  the same disorder as psychopathy. 
B)  disorders of the brain. 
C)  a physical cause to psychological problems. 
D)  only severe psychological disorders. 
E)  the study of the nature of psychological problems.

Question 12

Several methods were used during prehistoric times to treat abnormal behaviour. Which approach, however, was NOT common?

Accepted Answer

A)  trephination 
B)  bedrest 
C)  induced trances 
D)  special care in asylums 
E)  magic 
A)  trephination 
B)  bedrest 
C)  induced trances 
D)  special care in asylums 
E)  magic

Question 13

Cameron's experiments were problematic because

Accepted Answer

A)  he attempted to brainwash patients through various "treatments". 
B)  patients agreed to participate. 
C)  he did not realize the CIA were involved. 
D)  they received public approval 
E)  his patients were not troubled by the research 
A)  he attempted to brainwash patients through various "treatments". 
B)  patients agreed to participate. 
C)  he did not realize the CIA were involved. 
D)  they received public approval 
E)  his patients were not troubled by the research

Question 14

Distress must be present in order for an individual to be diagnosed as suffering from a mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The mental hygiene movement

Accepted Answer

A)  resulted in a reduction in the number of people in institutions. 
B)  resulted in an increase of patients in mental institutions. 
C)  led to an increase in moral therapy. 
D)  was criticized by Philippe Pinel. 
E)  led to the advent of antipsychotic drugs. 
A)  resulted in a reduction in the number of people in institutions. 
B)  resulted in an increase of patients in mental institutions. 
C)  led to an increase in moral therapy. 
D)  was criticized by Philippe Pinel. 
E)  led to the advent of antipsychotic drugs.

Question 16

Supernatural explanations of mental illness became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Perhaps the biggest problem with using inappropriate behaviour as a criterion for abnormal behaviour is

Accepted Answer

A)  what is considered appropriate differs over time and location. 
B)  mentally ill people are usually not dangerous. 
C)  social norms tend to be constant over time. 
D)  inappropriate behaviour is often the norm in North American culture. 
E)  killers and murderers are generally sane. 
A)  what is considered appropriate differs over time and location. 
B)  mentally ill people are usually not dangerous. 
C)  social norms tend to be constant over time. 
D)  inappropriate behaviour is often the norm in North American culture. 
E)  killers and murderers are generally sane.

Question 18

The bodily fluids believed to influence mental functioning were called humours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cabanis (1757-1808) introduced the idea that personal factors as well as somatic factors accounted for mental disorders. His theories encouraged the __________ approach to treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical 
B)  social 
C)  institutional 
D)  psychological 
E)  biological 
A)  physical 
B)  social 
C)  institutional 
D)  psychological 
E)  biological

Question 20

Sakel administered insulin to patients in order to induce ____________ which he believed would cure or reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia

Accepted Answer

A)  convulsions 
B)  seizures 
C)  shock 
D)  coma 
E)  low blood sugar 
A)  convulsions 
B)  seizures 
C)  shock 
D)  coma 
E)  low blood sugar

According to Hippocrates, mental disorders should be treated by which one of the following?

Early treatment of the mentally ill in the United States

Canadian psychologist Donald Meichenbaum's early work contributed significantly to the growth of __________ therapy.

Archival evidence shows that many early lobotomies were performed in Canada primarily to:

Many mentally ill people are unpredictable and dangerous to themselves and others.

According to the text, behavior, speech or thought that impairs a person's functioning corresponds best to which concept below?

The textbook informs us that process of deinstitutionalization was set in motion by three "revolutions" or movements:

Lobotomies were widely used treatments in Canada during the mid-1940s. This treatment involved

The growth of mental health services in Canada has been characterized by both positive and negative accomplishments. Describe two of the negative practices used and speculate on the importance of these events for modern practices.

This individual's campaign to improve the conditions for the mentally ill resulted in the opening of 32 state hospitals, including two in Canada.

Psychopathology refers to

Several methods were used during prehistoric times to treat abnormal behaviour. Which approach, however, was NOT common?

Cameron's experiments were problematic because

Distress must be present in order for an individual to be diagnosed as suffering from a mental disorder.

The mental hygiene movement

Supernatural explanations of mental illness became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages.

Perhaps the biggest problem with using inappropriate behaviour as a criterion for abnormal behaviour is

The bodily fluids believed to influence mental functioning were called humours.

Cabanis (1757-1808) introduced the idea that personal factors as well as somatic factors accounted for mental disorders. His theories encouraged the __________ approach to treatment.

Sakel administered insulin to patients in order to induce ____________ which he believed would cure or reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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Exam 1: Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

According to Hippocrates, mental disorders should be treated by which one of the following?

Early treatment of the mentally ill in the United States

Canadian psychologist Donald Meichenbaum's early work contributed significantly to the growth of __________ therapy.

Archival evidence shows that many early lobotomies were performed in Canada primarily to:

Many mentally ill people are unpredictable and dangerous to themselves and others.

According to the text, behavior, speech or thought that impairs a person's functioning corresponds best to which concept below?

The textbook informs us that process of deinstitutionalization was set in motion by three "revolutions" or movements:

Lobotomies were widely used treatments in Canada during the mid-1940s. This treatment involved

The growth of mental health services in Canada has been characterized by both positive and negative accomplishments. Describe two of the negative practices used and speculate on the importance of these events for modern practices.

This individual's campaign to improve the conditions for the mentally ill resulted in the opening of 32 state hospitals, including two in Canada.

Psychopathology refers to

Several methods were used during prehistoric times to treat abnormal behaviour. Which approach, however, was NOT common?

Cameron's experiments were problematic because

Distress must be present in order for an individual to be diagnosed as suffering from a mental disorder.

The mental hygiene movement

Supernatural explanations of mental illness became popular in Europe during the Middle Ages.

Perhaps the biggest problem with using inappropriate behaviour as a criterion for abnormal behaviour is

The bodily fluids believed to influence mental functioning were called humours.

Cabanis (1757-1808) introduced the idea that personal factors as well as somatic factors accounted for mental disorders. His theories encouraged the __________ approach to treatment.

Sakel administered insulin to patients in order to induce ____________ which he believed would cure or reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters