Question 1

Jason has been given Ritalin to control his hyperactive moods. He is receiving

Accepted Answer

Ritalin is a medication, which falls under the category of pharmacotherapy, i.e. the treatment of disorders or diseases using drugs.

Question 2

Somatogenesis refers to

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The answer of Somatogenesis refers to
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Question 3

ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) proved to be most successful in treating

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ECT has been most successful in treating major depression, especially in cases where other treatments have not been effective. While it may be used for other conditions, such as schizophrenia, it is not typically considered a first-line treatment for those disorders.

Question 4

Which of the following is a classification system of mental illness?

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The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) is a widely used classification system of mental illness developed by the American Psychiatric Association. It provides criteria for the diagnosis of various mental health disorders, as well as information on their prevalence, course, and treatment options.

Question 5

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?

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Dr. Ramos' belief that mood disorders are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain is a key aspect of psychopharmacology, which focuses on the use of medication to treat mental illnesses.

Question 6

Which series depicts the best order of the transmission of ideas?

Accepted Answer

Mesmer's ideas on animal magnetism influenced Charcot's work on hypnosis, which in turn influenced Janet and Breuer, leading to Freud's development of psychoanalysis.

Question 7

Mesmer believed that hysteria was the result of

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According to Mesmer, hysteria was caused by disturbances in the distribution of magnetic fluids in the body. He believed that by manipulating these fluids with his technique of animal magnetism, he could cure the patient of their symptoms.

Question 8

Insulin was used by Sakel during the mid-20th century in order to treat:

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Insulin was used by Manfred Sakel in the mid-20th century as a treatment for schizophrenia, known as insulin coma therapy.

Question 9

______ introduced "degeneration" theory, which proposed that abnormal functioning was transmitted by hereditary processes.

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Benedict Morel introduced "degeneration" theory in 1857.

Question 10

Kraepelin's system of classification of mental illness

Accepted Answer

Kraepelin's system of classification recognized that different disorders had distinct features.

Question 11

Which of the following accomplishments are NOT attributed to Pinel?

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Bringing moral therapy to North America is not attributed to Pinel, but rather to his student and follower, William Tuke, who established the York Retreat in England.

Question 12

Clinical Psychiatry, published by Kraepelin in 1883, was an important textbook because it

Accepted Answer

Clinical Psychiatry by Kraepelin was significant for attempting to create a classification system for mental illnesses.

Question 13

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.

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Cabanis's ideas encouraged psychological approaches to treatment, as he believed that personal factors contributed to mental disorders.

Question 14

Symptoms during the later stages of general paresis of the insane may show similarity to

Accepted Answer

General paresis of the insane is a neurosyphilis infection that affects the brain and nervous system. During its later stages, the symptoms may show similarities to dementia, including memory loss, confusion, and personality changes. Although symptoms of bipolar disorder, antisocial personality disorder, autism, and schizophrenia may also involve changes in behavior and personality, they are not typically associated with the specific neurological effects of general paresis.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The textbook clearly states that the three movements or revolutions that led to the deinstitutionalization process were: pharmacological revolution (discovery of psychotropic drugs), patients' rights movement (advocating for the rights of people with mental illness), and community mental health movement (providing mental health care and support services in the community). None of the other options mentioned in the question are mentioned in the textbook, making A the only correct answer.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Kraepelin is known for his development of the biological approach to mental disorders, suggesting that mental disorders have physical causes and can be classified based on these biological factors. Freud and Jung, on the other hand, emphasized the role of psychological factors and unconscious processes in mental disorders. Breuer is known for his work with Freud on psychoanalysis, which also focuses on psychological factors. Watson is associated with behaviorism, which emphasizes observable behaviors rather than internal mental processes or biological factors.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Sakel used insulin to induce comas in patients, a method he believed could cure or reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia. This controversial treatment was based on the idea that inducing a coma could reset or alter the brain's functioning.

Question 18

You are one of Mesmer's assistants during the 1700s. Your treatment of choice for dealing with hysteria would be considered a predecessor of

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Mesmer's treatment, which involved inducing a trance-like state in patients through the use of magnets, is considered a predecessor of hypnotism. While the other options listed may have been utilized in treating hysteria during the 1700s, they were not specific to Mesmer's approach.

Question 19

Groups of symptoms that tend to occur together are called

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Groups of symptoms that tend to occur together are called syndromes.

Question 20

What were some of the harmful side effects of ECT when it was first used?

Accepted Answer

When Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) was first used, it was administered without muscle relaxants, leading to violent muscle contractions. This sometimes resulted in physical injuries such as broken limbs or cracked vertebrae.

Quiz 1: Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History