One of the Results of the Discovery That the Disease

question 9

Multiple Choice

One of the results of the discovery that the disease syphilis and the disordered behavior that results from it are both caused by the same bacterial microorganism was

• A) mental health professionals began to think that other psychological disorders might be caused by other microorganisms, and biological cures might be possible.
• B) individuals diagnosed with syphilis were referred to psychologists instead of doctors for further treatment.
• C) the mental hygiene movement was established, which attempted to provide a sterile, bacteria-free, environment for those suffering from disorders.
• D) mental health professionals adopted a genetic model, which has been supported by further scientific investigations into the causes of disorders.

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Definitions:

Destructive

Causing significant harm or damage, either physically or emotionally, to objects, relationships, or individuals.

Society

Society refers to a group of individuals living together in a more or less ordered community, sharing customs, laws, and institutions.

Rousseau

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, an 18th-century philosopher known for his ideas on education, social contract theory, and political philosophy.

Hobbes

Thomas Hobbes was a 17th-century English philosopher known for his political philosophies, particularly the social contract theory detailed in his work "Leviathan".