Ron Has Just Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Hospitalized

question 12

Multiple Choice

Ron has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia and hospitalized.What would Thomas Szasz MOST likely argue?

• A) Ron should not be hospitalized because doing so will only make his symptoms worse.
• B) Ron's behaviour does not represent an illness like diabetes, and "schizophrenia" is merely a label applied on the basis of highly subjective judgments.
• C) Ron's schizophrenia is a serious illness that is best treated with a combination of drugs and family therapy.
• D) Ron should be assessed further because mistakes in diagnosis are made frequently.

Understanding the implications of empirical research on common beliefs.

Comprehending the benefits of different note-taking strategies on learning outcomes.

Recognizing the importance of self-testing and rehearsal in learning.

Understanding the value of spaced practice over massed practice for long-term retention.

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Definitions:

Franz Gall

Franz Gall was a neuroanatomist and physiologist known for his development of phrenology, the (now discredited) theory that mental abilities and character traits are determined by the shape of the skull.

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist often referred to as the "Father of American Psychology," known for his contributions to functionalism and pragmatism.

Wilhelm Wundt

considered the father of experimental psychology, he was a German physiologist who established the first psychology laboratory at the University of Leipzig in 1879.

Paul Broca

a 19th-century French physician and anatomist known for his research in the area of the brain responsible for producing language, now known as Broca's area.