A detailed re-examination of the witch hunts during the Middle Ages revealed that
a) Most of the accused were not mentally ill.
b) Mental illness was more common during that time period.
c) Most witches were psychotic.
d) Many more men than women were accused, tortured and put to death.
a
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Which of the following has NOT been shown to be a factor in the development of schizophrenia?
a. the mother being exposed to the flu or rubella during the middle part of her pregnancy b. a disturbed family environment c. heredity d. underproduction of acetylcholine or extra acetylcholine receptors in the brain
Learning theories of language development emphasize the role of
a. inborn factors. c. language acquisition devices. b. reinforcement and imitation. d. overgeneralization.
Men are twice as likely as women to suffer from PTSD, since a disturbingly large number of people with this illness are soldiers who have served in combat situations
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In previous versions of the DSM, people who are preoccupied or fearful that they have a serious or deadly illness are suffering from ______
a. somatization disorder c. hypochondriasis b. conversion disorder d. Munchausen syndrome