Question 1

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

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Ritalin is a medication commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other similar conditions. It is a form of pharmacotherapy, which involves the use of medications to treat different mental health conditions.

Question 2

Groups of symptoms that tend to occur together are called

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Groups of symptoms that tend to occur together are referred to as syndromes.

Question 3

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

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Clinical Psychiatry by Kraepelin attempted to classify mental illnesses, which was a significant contribution to the field of psychiatry.

Question 4

Somatogenesis refers to

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Question 5

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

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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.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition) is a widely accepted classification system for mental illness. It provides specific criteria for the diagnosis of various mental disorders and is used by clinicians and researchers to classify and study mental illness. A, B, C, and D are not classification systems of mental illness.

Question 8

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

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Question 9

Which of the following accomplishments are NOT attributed to Pinel?

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While Pinel is well-known for advocating for moral therapy in France, he did not bring it to North America himself. It was introduced to North America by another French psychiatrist, Philippe Pinel Debins, who had worked closely with Pinel in France.

Question 10

Mesmer believed that hysteria was the result of

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Mesmer believed that hysteria was caused by disturbances in the distribution of magnetic fluids in the body, which he called animal magnetism. He believed that he could use his own magnetic fluid to restore balance to his patients' bodies and alleviate their symptoms.

Question 11

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

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Kraepelin was a pioneer in the study of psychiatric disorders and believed that mental illnesses were the result of biological problems. He is known for developing an early classification system for psychiatric disorders based on clinical observation and neuropathology. Freud, Jung, and Breuer all focused on the role of psychological and environmental factors in the development of mental disorders. Watson was a behaviorist who believed that all behavior, including psychological disorders, could be explained by learning processes and did not place emphasis on biological factors.

Question 12

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

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ECT has been primarily used to treat major depression, although it has also shown some effectiveness in treating other mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Question 13

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 used a precursor to hypnotism called "animal magnetism" as his treatment of choice for hysteria. Therefore, the answer is B. The other options were not commonly used in the 1700s for the treatment of hysteria.

Question 14

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 theories emphasized the role of psychological factors in mental disorders, therefore, the approach to treatment that his theories encouraged was likely the psychological approach.

Question 15

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

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During the later stages of general paresis of the insane, symptoms often mimic those of dementia, including problems with memory, judgment, and communication. Other symptoms may include delusions, hallucinations, and changes in personality or behavior. While certain symptoms may overlap with those seen in bipolar disorder, antisocial personality disorder, autism, or schizophrenia, the overall presentation of symptoms in later-stage general paresis of the insane is most similar to that of dementia.

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?

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Psychopharmacology focuses on the study of drugs used to treat mental health disorders, including those that aim to balance brain chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. Dr. Ramos' belief that mood disorders are due to chemical imbalances in the brain aligns with the principles of psychopharmacology.

Question 17

Kraepelin's system of classification of mental illness

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Kraepelin's system recognized that different disorders had distinct features, which was an important step in classifying mental illnesses.

Question 18

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

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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 19

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

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The text clearly states that the three movements that set in motion the process of deinstitutionalization were the pharmacological revolution, patients' rights movement, and community mental health movement. The other options do not accurately reflect the information presented in the textbook.

Question 20

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

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Quiz 1: Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History