Question 1

Jennifer is a psychotherapist, and she considers talking about problems to be therapeutic. Which of the following groups would most likely agree with her?

Accepted Answer

A)  early Egyptians 
B)  Arabians 
C)  classical Greek and Romans 
D)  Europeans during the Middle Ages 
E)  prehistoric people

Question 2

Mesmer's work with hysteria sparked an interest in psychological explanations of disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What do the views of Paracelsus, Teresa of Avila, and St. Vincent de Paul have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  They all attempted to develop a new system of classification. 
B)  They believed that religious approaches could lead to a cure. 
C)  They established asylums to humanely care for the mad. 
D)  They argued for a more naturalistic approach to viewing mental illness. 
E)  Each of them contributed to Freud's system of psychoanalysis.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Mesmer believed that hysteria was the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  a wandering uterus. 
B)  disturbances in the distribution of magnetic fluids. 
C)  imbalances in brain chemicals. 
D)  too little of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. 
E)  animal magnetism.

Question 6

During the 13th and 14th centuries, a woman caught talking to her garden plants would

Accepted Answer

A)  be treated by either prayer or exorcism of demons. 
B)  be treated with hypnotism. 
C)  be treated using special herbs and potions. 
D)  be accused of witchcraft and tortured to prevent her evil powers from spreading. 
E)  be considered psychotic.

Question 7

Dr. Smith is working with a client who has to arrange and rearrange her food on her plate after each bite. Although her client does not find this behaviour strange, other people find it odd. The definition of abnormality applicable to this client is

Accepted Answer

A)  statistically unusual behaviour. 
B)  violating the norms of society. 
C)  distress to self and others. 
D)  personal dysfunction. 
E)  expert diagnosis.

Question 8

During the 17th century, in which Canadian province was it that the development of proper places of care for the mentally ill was most accepted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alberta 
B)  Manitoba 
C)  Quebec 
D)  British Columbia 
E)  Ontario

Question 9

"All mental disorders are the result of biological problems." Who would be most likely to agree with this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breuer 
B)  Kraepelin 
C)  Jung 
D)  Freud 
E)  Watson

Question 10

Explanations for abnormal behaviour depend on various factors. Use several examples and describe some reasons why certain behaviours are or are not considered "abnormal."

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

What occurred at the Allen Memorial Hospital during the late 1950s and early 1960s?

Accepted Answer

A)  brain washing experiments. 
B)  Dialectical behaviour therapy. 
C)  administration of cannabis for the treatment of depression. 
D)  humane treatment of patients. 
E)  administration of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors.

Question 12

Somatogenesis refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a disorder where people feel their body is not theirs. 
B)  the idea that mental disorders are caused by biological factors. 
C)  somatization disorder. 
D)  a method of treating general paresis. 
E)  the idea that mental disorders are caused by environmental factors.

Question 13

Paracelsus believed that psychic conflicts may result in mental illness and treated patients using an early form of hypnotism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compare and contrast the somatogenic and psychogenic approaches to mental health and describe the positive effect that these approaches have had.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

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

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Question 16

Dr. Ramos treats patients suffering from mood disorders, and she believes that their illnesses are a result of imbalances of chemicals in the brain. She would most likely adhere to which field of mental health?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychopharmacology 
B)  cognitive psychology 
C)  psychoanalysis 
D)  clinical psychology 
E)  health psychology

Question 17

Describe the contributions of two historical persons in Europe who influenced the theory and treatment of mental illness.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Evidence-based practice is defined in the textbook as:

Accepted Answer

A)  integrating scientific evidence and individual expertise to inform optimum client care 
B)  gathering evidence that certain methods are applicable to certain disorders 
C)  gathering data from clinical practice to inform clinical research 
D)  choosing methods in clinical practice that are based upon experimental evidence 
E)  choosing methods in clinical practice that are based upon case study evidence

Question 19

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

Question 20

According to the text, behaviour, speech or thought that impairs a person's ability to function in a way that is generally expected of them in the context where the unusual functioning is occurring corresponds best to which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 1: Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Jennifer is a psychotherapist, and she considers talking about problems to be therapeutic. Which of the following groups would most likely agree with her?

Mesmer's work with hysteria sparked an interest in psychological explanations of disorders.

What do the views of Paracelsus, Teresa of Avila, and St. Vincent de Paul have in common?

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

Mesmer believed that hysteria was the result of

During the 13th and 14th centuries, a woman caught talking to her garden plants would

Dr. Smith is working with a client who has to arrange and rearrange her food on her plate after each bite. Although her client does not find this behaviour strange, other people find it odd. The definition of abnormality applicable to this client is

During the 17th century, in which Canadian province was it that the development of proper places of care for the mentally ill was most accepted?

"All mental disorders are the result of biological problems." Who would be most likely to agree with this statement?

Explanations for abnormal behaviour depend on various factors. Use several examples and describe some reasons why certain behaviours are or are not considered "abnormal."

What occurred at the Allen Memorial Hospital during the late 1950s and early 1960s?

Somatogenesis refers to

Paracelsus believed that psychic conflicts may result in mental illness and treated patients using an early form of hypnotism.

Compare and contrast the somatogenic and psychogenic approaches to mental health and describe the positive effect that these approaches have had.

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.

Dr. Ramos treats patients suffering from mood disorders, and she believes that their illnesses are a result of imbalances of chemicals in the brain. She would most likely adhere to which field of mental health?

Describe the contributions of two historical persons in Europe who influenced the theory and treatment of mental illness.

Evidence-based practice is defined in the textbook as:

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

According to the text, behaviour, speech or thought that impairs a person's ability to function in a way that is generally expected of them in the context where the unusual functioning is occurring corresponds best to which of the following concepts?