Identify the history of abnormal psychology up to the Renaissance
What will be an ideal response?
Student responses should include
- early theoreticians attributed abnormal behavior to supernatural causes such as demon possession with exorcism and trephination as primary forms of treatment
- development of medicine among Egyptians and Greeks helped replace ancient supernatural areas with natural ones, and treatment focusing on creating therapeutic environments via healthy diet, exercise, massage, and education
- the fall of the Roman empire led to supernatural theories of abnormal behavior such as demon possession with treatment focusing on prayer, holy objects, pilgrimages, confinement, and exorcism
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b. young adults. c. middle-aged. d. elderly.
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a. ?marijuana b. ?bath salts c. ?LSD d. ?MDMA
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A. adequate shower and toilet facilities. B. treatment goals. C. staff-patient ratios. D. methods of administering medication.