Quiz 2: Historical Perspectives: Etiology and Treatment

Question 1

The word “lunatic” is derived from the Latin word “luna,” meaning “moon.” What psychological theory inspired this term?

a. The theory of mass hysteria
b. The humoral theory of balance
c. Paracelsus’ theory on the effects of the moon
d. Freud’s psychoanalytic theory

Answer 1

c. Paracelsus’ theory on the effects of the moon

Question 2

Which of the following historical treatments is most consistent with the supernatural model of mental illness during the time of demons and witches?

a. Electroconvulsive therapy to reset brain chemistry
b. Bloodletting and purging to restore bodily balance
c. Ritual exorcism and confinement near religious sites
d. Talk therapy to resolve unconscious conflict

Answer 2

c. Ritual exorcism and confinement near religious sites

Question 3

What movement was Dorothea Dix associated with, which focused on improving the treatment of individuals with mental health issues?

a. The behavioral hygiene movement
b. The mental hygiene movement
c. The psychoanalytic hygiene movement
d. The humoral hygiene movement

Answer 3

b. The mental hygiene movement

Question 4

What was Hippocrates’ view on the brain in relation to psychological disorders?

a. The brain is only important for physical health, not psychological health.
b. The brain is irrelevant to emotional or intellectual functions.
c. The brain is the seat of wisdom, consciousness, intelligence, and emotion.
d. Psychological disorders originate from imbalances in bodily humors, not the brain.

Answer 4

c. The brain is the seat of wisdom, consciousness, intelligence, and emotion.

Question 5

What was the most likely psychological phenomenon behind outbreaks like Saint Vitus’s Dance and tarantism in medieval Europe?

a. Sydenham’s chorea
b. Mass hysteria
c. Neurological disorder caused by insect bites
d. Possession by the devil

Answer 5

b. Mass hysteria

Question 6

According to the supernatural tradition, how was unexplainable behavior typically interpreted during times of societal upheaval?

a. As a manifestation of demonic possession or evil forces
b. As a result of imbalanced bodily fluids and natural causes
c. As a sign of genetic mutation and hereditary illness
d. As a reflection of internal psychological conflict

Answer 6

a. As a manifestation of demonic possession or evil forces

Question 7

According to Hippocrates, which bodily fluid was associated with the brain in his humoral theory?

a. Yellow bile
b. Blood
c. Phlegm
d. Black bile

Answer 7

c. Phlegm

Question 8

Hippocrates believed that normal brain functioning was related to an imbalance in which of the following bodily fluids?

a. Black bile and phlegm only
b. Only blood and yellow bile
c. Blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm
d. Phlegm and yellow bile only

Answer 8

c. Blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm

Question 9

What personality traits are typically associated with someone described as “phlegmatic”?

a. Apathy and sluggishness
b. Irritability and aggression
c. Cheerfulness and optimism
d. High energy and enthusiasm

Answer 9

a. Apathy and sluggishness

Question 10

In the context of Hippocrates’ humoral theory, what psychological effects were thought to be caused by excessive blood in the brain?

a. Insomnia and delirium
b. Happiness and optimism
c. Anxiety and fear
d. Depression and fatigue

Answer 10

a. Insomnia and delirium