Which of the Following Was NOT a Treatment for Abnormal

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a treatment for abnormal behavior in earlier times?

• A) Trephining
• B) Exorcism
• C) Placement in asylums
• D) Phrenology

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

An educational method in which a behavior's potency is changed through either incentives or disciplinary actions.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that posits that people learn from one another, via observation, imitation, and modeling.

Bandura

Bandura refers to Albert Bandura, a psychologist best known for his work on social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy, emphasizing the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.

Watson

John B. Watson is known as the father of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable and measurable behaviors.