Johann Weyer (1515-1588) challenged the prevailing beliefs of his era that attributed mental disorders to supernatural causes (i.e., witchcraft and demonic possession). His book helped pave the way for a more _____ perspective on mental illness that emphasizes human welfare and the uniqueness of the individual.
a. humanistic
b. spiritual
c. social
Ans: a. humanistic
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Michael has always felt like he was really a girl. He dressed in girls' clothing as a child and still wants to be a girl. He is sure that a mistake was made and that he is inhabiting a wrong-sexed body. Michael's symptoms suggest a diagnosis of __________.
A. frotteurism B. gender dysphoria C. transvestic fetishism D. homosexuality
A child's problems must be considered in relation to the influence of the ____
a. individual b. family c. community/culture d. all of these
Hull’s theory assumes that only those events that reduce drives are rewards for behavior. This assumption was shown inaccurate by Olds and Milner who found that ______.
A. rats would bar press for food even when not hungry B. rats would bar press for a saccharin solution that had no nutritional value C. rats would bar press for the opportunity to explore a new environment D. rats would bar press for electrical stimulation of the brain