An Idea Central to the Concept of the 'Panopticon' Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

An idea central to the concept of the 'panopticon' is ______.

• A)those being observed are scrutinized in ways that do not enable them to see that they are under surveillance
• B)that work is made as visible as it could be by virtue of the supervisor being able to see as much as is possible
• C)any sort of establishment in which persons of any description are to be kept under inspection
• D)all of these

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Definitions:

Somatogenic Hypothesis

The theory that mental disorders are caused by biological factors or physical processes within the body, as opposed to psychological or social factors.

General Paresis

General paresis, also known as general paralysis of the insane, is a severe neuropsychiatric disorder caused by untreated syphilis, leading to progressive dementia and physical disability.

Hypochondriasis

A psychological disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation with the fear of having a serious illness, despite medical reassurance.

Psychopathology

The study of mental disorders, or a term for the mental disorder itself.