A Therapeutic Technique for Psychological Disorders That Was Supposed to Calm

question 19

Multiple Choice

A therapeutic technique for psychological disorders that was supposed to calm persons who did not respond to any other treatment, but often produced a high rate of undesirable side effects, such as seizures, blunted emotions, major personality changes, and stupor was

• A)the prefrontal lobotomy.
• B)REBT.
• C)EMDR.
• D)deep lesioning.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

A psychological disorder marked by an extreme fear of gaining weight, leading to significantly restricted food intake and often excessive weight loss.

Milieu

The physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops; environment.

Pica

A disorder characterized by the persistent ingestion of non-nutritive substances, such as dirt or paper, not typical for one's age or culture.

Hospitalization

The process of admitting a person into a hospital for medical treatment and care.