Evolution of Contemporary Thought

Question 1

Postulated the germ theory of disease – that disease is caused by infection by minute organisms which can affect body and mind.

Answer 1

Louis Pasteur (1860’s)

Question 2

Early term for psychological disorders

Answer 2

general paresis

Question 3

The discovery of the origin of this disease paved the way for the emergence of the empirical approach and contemporary science.

Answer 3

syphilis

Question 4

originator of genetic research, attributed behavioral characteristics to heredity, coined ‘nature/nurture/’,

Answer 4

Francis Galton (1822-1911)

Question 5

originated the eugenics movement to eliminate undesirable characteristics through forced sterilization, and/or prevention from marriage.

Answer 5

Francis Galton (1822-1911)

Question 6

Developed Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) which induces seizures. Found helpful for those in depression and schizophrenia.

Answer 6

Ego Cerletti & Lucino Bini

Question 7

early therapy for those in depression and schizophrenia.

Answer 7

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Question 8

A Portuguese psychiatrist developed Prefrontal Lobotomy, a surgical solution for violent disorders

Answer 8

Egas Moniz