Question 1

The authors describe an example of conditioning in which cancer patients develop a negative reaction to a variety of people and things associated with their chemotherapy treatments. The phenomenon is called

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon in which cancer patients develop a negative reaction to a variety of people and things associated with their chemotherapy treatments is stimulus generalization. This is because the negative association with the treatment has generalized to other stimuli associated with it, leading to a negative reaction towards them as well.

Question 2

DSM-5, an updated version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, was published in

Accepted Answer

DSM-5 was published in 2013.

Question 3

Which of the following accurately describes the attitudes of the Catholic Church toward mentally ill people during the turbulent political and religious events of the 14th and 15th centuries?

Accepted Answer

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Catholic Church often viewed mental illness as a sign of possession by evil spirits, and individuals were sometimes blamed for misfortunes, reflecting the superstitions and lack of understanding of mental health at the time.

Question 4

According to Hippocrates' humoral theory, the "choleric" personality is

Accepted Answer

According to Hippocrates' humoral theory, the "choleric" personality is associated with having an excess of yellow bile, which was believed to make a person easily irritable and hot-tempered.

Question 5

Based on Hippocrates' humoral theory, "sanguine" describes a person who is

Accepted Answer

According to Hippocrates' humoral theory, a sanguine person is one who is optimistic, cheerful, and sociable. They have an excess of blood which leads to such personality traits.

Question 6

When 20-year-old Larry was first diagnosed with schizophrenia, his family wanted to know if and how the disorder would progress and how it would affect him in the future. In medical terms, the family wanted to know Larry's

Accepted Answer

Prognosis refers to the expected course and outcome of a disease or disorder. In this case, Larry's family wants to know how his schizophrenia will progress and affect him in the future.

Question 7

In ancient Greece, a woman suffering from "hysteria" might be told that her condition could be cured by

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The answer of In ancient Greece, a woman suffering from...

Question 8

In the late 19^thcentury, John P. Grey and his colleagues

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The answer of In the late 19^thcentury, John P....

Question 9

You are listening to old musical tunes, including "My Melancholy Baby." Your friends are impressed when you tell them that "melancholic," referring to a depressive personality, derives from a Greek word meaning

Accepted Answer

"Melancholic" derives from the Greek word "melancholia," which refers to a condition of having an excess of black bile. In ancient Greek medicine, it was believed that an imbalance of the four humors (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile) caused different personality traits and emotional states. An excess of black bile was associated with sadness and depression, thus giving rise to the term "melancholic."

Question 10

Bloodletting, a treatment devised centuries ago to restore the balance of humors, was accomplished with the use of

Accepted Answer

Bloodletting was often achieved by attaching leeches to the patient's skin to extract blood.

Question 11

If a psychological disorder is said to have an acute onset, it means that the symptoms developed

Accepted Answer

Acute onset means that the symptoms appeared suddenly, without warning or gradual buildup.

Question 12

In ancient Greece, some "humoral excesses" thought to be causing psychological disorders were treated by

Accepted Answer

In ancient Greece, psychological disorders were believed to be caused by humoral excesses, or imbalances in bodily fluids. These imbalances were thought to be affected by the person's exposure to various environmental factors such as heat, dryness, moisture, or cold. Therefore, treating these humoral excesses often involved manipulating the person's exposure to these factors.

Question 13

Toward the end of the 14th century and continuing into the 15th, the causes of "madness" were generally attributed to

Accepted Answer

During the 14th and 15th centuries, "madness" was often attributed to supernatural causes including demons and witches, rather than being viewed as a medical or psychological issue. It was believed that individuals possessed by demons could display symptoms associated with mental illness, and that witches could cast spells that could lead to madness. This belief in supernatural causes persisted for centuries, even as the study and treatment of mental illness gradually became more scientific.

Question 14

At various times in history, in an attempt to explain problematic, irrational behavior, humans have focused on supernatural causes that include

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At various times in history, humans have attributed problematic behaviors to supernatural causes such as witchcraft, demons and evil spirits, and the moon and stars. Therefore, the best choice is D - all of the above.

Question 15

Research about psychological disorders falls into three basic categories. Which is NOT one of these categories?

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The three basic categories of research on psychological disorders are description, causation (etiology), and treatment and outcomes. There is no category called analysis.

Question 16

Throughout history, all of these theoretical models have been used to primarily explain our behavior, thinking and emotions EXCEPT

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The answer of Throughout history, all of these theoretical models...

Question 17

Sigmund Freud proposed that many physical complaints suffered by young women

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Freud proposed that physical complaints suffered by young women were a result of the "conversion" of sexual fantasies into socially acceptable outlets, known as hysteria. He believed that women repressed their sexual desires due to societal expectations, resulting in physical symptoms. This theory has been criticized for being sexist and not taking into account the real physical issues that women face.

Question 18

During the Middle Ages, as well as at other times, mentally ill people were sometimes forced to undergo the religious ritual called exorcism. This was in order to

Accepted Answer

Exorcism was believed to rid the individual's body of evil spirits and therefore cure them of their mental illness. This was a common belief during the Middle Ages and other periods of history, despite the fact that mental illness has a physiological basis and is not caused by evil spirits.

Question 19

Induced vomiting was a 17th century treatment for depression. As described in Anatomy of Melancholy (1621), this could be accomplished in part by eating

Accepted Answer

Induced vomiting was sometimes achieved by ingesting tobacco, as it was believed to stimulate the gag reflex. However, this method of treating depression is not considered effective or safe by modern medical standards.

Question 20

One hot and humid night, one of your friends suggests doing some really crazy things. You look up at the sky and say, "It must be the full moon." Your statement reflects the concept from which the word is derived.

Accepted Answer

The statement "It must be the full moon" reflects the concept of lunacy or the idea that a full moon can cause erratic or unusual behavior, leading to the term "lunatic." The options B, C, and D all suggest derogatory terms for mental illness without directly relating to the concept of the full moon.

Quiz 1: Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

The authors describe an example of conditioning in which cancer patients develop a negative reaction to a variety of people and things associated with their chemotherapy treatments. The phenomenon is called

DSM-5, an updated version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, was published in

Which of the following accurately describes the attitudes of the Catholic Church toward mentally ill people during the turbulent political and religious events of the 14th and 15th centuries?

According to Hippocrates' humoral theory, the "choleric" personality is

Based on Hippocrates' humoral theory, "sanguine" describes a person who is

When 20-year-old Larry was first diagnosed with schizophrenia, his family wanted to know if and how the disorder would progress and how it would affect him in the future. In medical terms, the family wanted to know Larry's

In ancient Greece, a woman suffering from "hysteria" might be told that her condition could be cured by

In the late 19^thcentury, John P. Grey and his colleagues

You are listening to old musical tunes, including "My Melancholy Baby." Your friends are impressed when you tell them that "melancholic," referring to a depressive personality, derives from a Greek word meaning

Bloodletting, a treatment devised centuries ago to restore the balance of humors, was accomplished with the use of

If a psychological disorder is said to have an acute onset, it means that the symptoms developed

In ancient Greece, some "humoral excesses" thought to be causing psychological disorders were treated by

Toward the end of the 14th century and continuing into the 15th, the causes of "madness" were generally attributed to

At various times in history, in an attempt to explain problematic, irrational behavior, humans have focused on supernatural causes that include

Research about psychological disorders falls into three basic categories. Which is NOT one of these categories?

Throughout history, all of these theoretical models have been used to primarily explain our behavior, thinking and emotions EXCEPT

Sigmund Freud proposed that many physical complaints suffered by young women

During the Middle Ages, as well as at other times, mentally ill people were sometimes forced to undergo the religious ritual called exorcism. This was in order to

Induced vomiting was a 17th century treatment for depression. As described in Anatomy of Melancholy (1621) , this could be accomplished in part by eating

One hot and humid night, one of your friends suggests doing some really crazy things. You look up at the sky and say, "It must be the full moon." Your statement reflects the concept from which the word is derived.

Quiz 1: Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

The authors describe an example of conditioning in which cancer patients develop a negative reaction to a variety of people and things associated with their chemotherapy treatments. The phenomenon is called

DSM-5, an updated version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, was published in

Which of the following accurately describes the attitudes of the Catholic Church toward mentally ill people during the turbulent political and religious events of the 14th and 15th centuries?

According to Hippocrates' humoral theory, the "choleric" personality is

Based on Hippocrates' humoral theory, "sanguine" describes a person who is

When 20-year-old Larry was first diagnosed with schizophrenia, his family wanted to know if and how the disorder would progress and how it would affect him in the future. In medical terms, the family wanted to know Larry's

In ancient Greece, a woman suffering from "hysteria" might be told that her condition could be cured by

In the late 19th century, John P. Grey and his colleagues

You are listening to old musical tunes, including "My Melancholy Baby." Your friends are impressed when you tell them that "melancholic," referring to a depressive personality, derives from a Greek word meaning

Bloodletting, a treatment devised centuries ago to restore the balance of humors, was accomplished with the use of

If a psychological disorder is said to have an acute onset, it means that the symptoms developed

In ancient Greece, some "humoral excesses" thought to be causing psychological disorders were treated by

Toward the end of the 14th century and continuing into the 15th, the causes of "madness" were generally attributed to

At various times in history, in an attempt to explain problematic, irrational behavior, humans have focused on supernatural causes that include

Research about psychological disorders falls into three basic categories. Which is NOT one of these categories?

Throughout history, all of these theoretical models have been used to primarily explain our behavior, thinking and emotions EXCEPT

Sigmund Freud proposed that many physical complaints suffered by young women

During the Middle Ages, as well as at other times, mentally ill people were sometimes forced to undergo the religious ritual called exorcism. This was in order to

Induced vomiting was a 17th century treatment for depression. As described in Anatomy of Melancholy (1621) , this could be accomplished in part by eating

One hot and humid night, one of your friends suggests doing some really crazy things. You look up at the sky and say, "It must be the full moon." Your statement reflects the concept from which the word is derived.

In the late 19^thcentury, John P. Grey and his colleagues