With the Exception of Occasional Bursts of Insight from the Egyptians

question 36

Multiple Choice

With the exception of occasional bursts of insight from the Egyptians and Greeks,the most common view of psychological disorders over the course of history has been that they ____.

• A)originated in childhood from repressive parenting
• B)resulted from the actions of evil spirits or other external,magical forces
• C)originated from guilt for condemned behaviors
• D)resulted from malfunctions of the human body

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, involved in complex behaviors such as decision making, planning, and moderating social behavior.

Overconfidence

An overly positive judgment of one’s own decision-making abilities and performance.

Participant Confidence

The level of belief individuals have in their own abilities and judgments during participation in an activity or research.