If You Were a Follower of Philippe Pinel, You Would

question 173

Multiple Choice

If you were a follower of Philippe Pinel, you would most likely agree with which of the following statements?

• A) The mentally ill should be incarcerated and chained to prevent them from harming themselves or others.
• B) The mentally ill should be treated through purging, bloodletting, and ice-cold baths.
• C) The mentally ill will recover more quickly by living in the real world and learning to survive on their own.
• D) The mentally ill should be treated with in a humane manner, with understanding, and concern.

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Definitions:

Social Perception

The process by which people form impressions and make inferences about other individuals and groups.

Stereotypes

Overgeneralized beliefs about a particular category of people, which can lead to biased attitudes and beliefs about individuals based on their group membership.

Generalizations

Statements or conclusions drawn from specific instances that apply broadly to many situations, often used to simplify and understand complex realities.

Failure-Oriented

An approach or mindset focused on the potential for failure, often leading to risk-averse or cautious behavior.