Who Is Credited with Making the First Major Steps Towards

question 120

Multiple Choice

Who is credited with making the first major steps towards understanding the psychological factors involved in mental illness?

• A) Wilhelm Griesinger
• B) Alois Alzheimer
• C) Clifford Beers
• D) Sigmund Freud

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Definitions:

Alzheimer's

A progressive neurological disorder that causes the brain to shrink (atrophy) and brain cells to die, leading to severe memory loss and cognitive decline.

God's Will

The concept in many religions that refers to the divine purpose or plan for the universe and individual lives.

Cultural Group

A community of individuals who share common cultural attributes including language, traditions, customs, beliefs, and behaviors.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, ultimately leading to severe dementia.