Question 1

The process of cutting a hole in the skull to provide a pathway for demons to leave a possessed person's body is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The process of cutting a hole in the skull is called trephining or trepanning. It was a common practice in ancient times and was believed to be a way to release evil spirits from a person's body. Exorcism is a religious ritual performed by a priest or other religious figure to expel a demon or other evil spirits from a person. Purging is the act of cleansing or purifying something, such as a person's body or mind. Expurgating is the act of removing or suppressing offensive or objectionable material from a text or speech.

Question 2

The arrival of European settlers resulted in the estimated ________ % decline in Aboriginal populations.

Accepted Answer

The arrival of European settlers resulted in a devastating impact on Aboriginal populations, with estimates suggesting up to a 90% decline due to diseases, conflict, and displacement.

Question 3

Prevention efforts to mental health focus on __________.

Accepted Answer

Prevention efforts for mental health focus on identifying and addressing risk factors such as early childhood experiences (trauma), substance abuse, social isolation, and genetics. By addressing these risk factors, individuals and communities can reduce the likelihood of developing mental health concerns. Developing effective problem-solving skills and increasing resilience are also important components, but they are not the main focus of prevention efforts.

Question 4

According to Hippocrates,abnormal behaviour results from ________.

Accepted Answer

Hippocrates believed that abnormal behavior resulted from biological imbalances or disturbances in bodily fluids, which he referred to as "humors." He believed that mental disorders could be treated through diet, exercise, and other physical interventions. He rejected the notion that they were caused by divine or supernatural forces.

Question 5

The idea that the health of the body depends on a balance of four bodily fluids,or humours,was first proposed by ________.

Accepted Answer

The theory of four humours, also known as humorism, was first proposed by Hippocrates, an ancient Greek physician who is considered the father of Western medicine. According to this theory, the body's health depended on a balance of four fluids: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. This theory was later developed and popularized by Galen, another ancient Greek physician.

Question 6

Until the Age of Enlightenment,most Western societies attributed most mental illnesses to ________.

Accepted Answer

Before the Age of Enlightenment, mental illnesses were often attributed to supernatural causes such as possession by evil spirits or demons.

Question 7

Current Canadian Aboriginal wellness and promotion targets the __________.

Accepted Answer

Current Canadian Aboriginal wellness and promotion targets the individual, family, and community, emphasizing holistic health that incorporates physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural well-being. The approach is community-driven and culturally appropriate, recognizing the unique needs, histories, and traditions of Aboriginal peoples. While the government and social agencies have a role to play, the focus is on empowering Aboriginal individuals and communities to take charge of their own health and wellness.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal behavior patterns may differ across cultures, and what one culture considers normal, another might not. Therefore, statement B is not true.

Question 9

Physical aggression is considered __________.

Accepted Answer

Physical aggression is generally maladaptive in modern society. While it may have been necessary for survival in our evolutionary past, it is now typically discouraged and can lead to negative consequences such as legal punishment, injury, and damaged relationships.

Question 10

Zorba is constantly depressed.According to Hippocrates's theory,Zorba has an excess of ________.

Accepted Answer

According to Hippocrates's theory of the four humors, depression was thought to be caused by an excess of black bile.

Question 11

Current Canadian Aboriginal healing practices tend to be more __________.

Accepted Answer

Current Canadian Aboriginal healing practices tend to focus on holistic healing, which incorporates physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of a person's life. This approach encompasses both individual and communal aspects of healing, but places an emphasis on the interconnectedness of all components of one's life. While family and group support is often a part of this approach, the overarching focus is on the wellbeing of the individual as a whole.

Question 12

Ramone visits a psychiatrist to seek treatment for recurring nightmares and hallucinations.His therapist tells him that he has been possessed by evil spirits.His therapist is using the ________ model to explain his symptoms.

Accepted Answer

The demonological model attributes mental disorders to supernatural causes such as evil spirits, demons, or witchcraft. In this case, the therapist's explanation of Ramone's symptoms as possession by evil spirits indicates the use of the demonological model.

Question 13

Mainstream health-care approaches to treating aboriginal illnesses have been _____.

Accepted Answer

Mainstream health-care approaches often do not adequately address the unique cultural, social, and geographical needs of aboriginal populations, leading to a lack of success and accessibility in treating aboriginal illnesses.

Question 14

In our culture,models based on ________ have achieved prominence in explaining abnormal behaviour.

Accepted Answer

In modern Western culture, the medical disease model has achieved prominence in explaining abnormal behavior. It views abnormal behavior as a result of physical or chemical abnormalities in the brain or body, and advocates for treatments such as medication and therapy. This model is contrasted with traditional models based on spiritual corruption or demonology, and more anthropomorphic models that focus on personal growth and self-realization.

Question 15

Before Hippocrates,the ancient Greeks believed that abnormal behaviour,or madness,resulted from ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Canadian Aboriginal healing and wellness promotion places a high value on __________.

Accepted Answer

Canadian Aboriginal healing and wellness promotion places a high value on balance between the interconnected physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of life. This holistic approach recognizes the interdependence of all aspects of a person's well-being and aims to promote healing and wellness by addressing all of these interconnected areas. This approach is in contrast to the more Westernized, biomedical approach that tends to prioritize physical symptoms and treat them in isolation from other aspects of a person's life.

Question 17

Throughout much of history in Western societies,abnormal behaviour was often taken as a sign of ________.

Accepted Answer

Throughout much of history in Western societies, abnormal behaviour was often attributed to demonic possession, which was believed by people to be the cause of the individual's aberrant behaviour.

Question 18

According to Hippocrates,each of the following EXCEPT ________ is a bodily fluid important to physical and mental health.

Accepted Answer

Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician, identified four bodily fluids important to physical and mental health: blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile. Green bile is not one of the fluids identified by Hippocrates.

Question 19

In many non-Western cultures,our concept of "depression" is perceived as ________.

Accepted Answer

In many non-Western cultures, depression is perceived as soul loss. The concept is grounded in the belief that an individual's soul has been fragmented or separated from them, leading to feelings of emptiness and disconnection. This perspective is particularly common in indigenous communities, where traditional healers and shamans may use rituals or ceremonies to help individuals reclaim lost parts of their soul. Option A and B are not accurate because they are too specific and do not apply to all non-Western cultures. Option C is also incorrect as it is too broad and does not capture the specific belief systems of many non-Western cultures.

Question 20

The celebrated ancient Greek physician who argued that illnesses of the body and mind resulted from natural causes rather than the wrath of the gods was ________.

Accepted Answer

The description fits the famous physician Hippocrates, who is known as the father of Western medicine and who believed in treating illnesses based on observation and scientific reasoning rather than superstition or religious beliefs.

Quiz 1: What Is Abnormal Psychology