Who developed a now discredited medical treatment using magnets, and contributed to the development of hypnosis?
A) Galton
B) Wernicke
C) Mesmer
D) Freud
Answer: C
Rationale: Franz Mesmer, an 18th century Austrian physician practicing in Paris, believed that prolonged exposure to magnets could redirect the flow of metallic fluids in the body, thereby curing disease and insanity. Mesmer was able to put his patients into a trancelike state that became known as hypnosis.
You might also like to view...
Sima is a child of recent immigrants to the United States. Sima is likely to demonstrate which of the following behaviors?
A. higher grades in school compared to nonimmigrant children B. a higher level of self-esteem than nonimmigrant children C. relatively higher socioeconomic status D. a high level of popularity among peers
Anthropologists have found that in virtually all traditional cultures, the transition to adulthood is clearly and explicitly marked by ____.
a. marriage b. leaving the parental household c. the birth of the first child d. completing secondary education
Elijah is a 3 year little boy who likes to spread his peas and carrots all over his plate. After spreading out his food, he asks for more. His mom pushes all the food together and Elijah continues to eat
Which period of cognitive development is Elijah in? a) egocentrism b) sensorimotor c) preoperational d) accommodation
Which language style tends to be used more by children?
a. referential b. expressive c. Referential is used more by boys, whereas expressive is used more by girls. d. They are used equally, regardless of child gender.