Regarding the Ancient Approaches for Treating Mental Illness, Which of the Following

question 397

Multiple Choice

Regarding the ancient approaches for treating mental illness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Archaeological findings dating to the Stone Age suggest that most ancient approaches to treating mental illness were marked by fear and the superstitious belief in witchcraft and magic.
• B)In ancient times, when holes were drilled into the skull to release evil spirits, no person ever survived this procedure.
• C)During the Middle Ages when mental illness focused on demonology, physical torture was used to make the body an inhospitable place for the devil to reside.
• D)Exorcism, which was used to "cast out evil spirits," was considered a religious ritual.

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Definitions:

Attitude Change

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Cognitive Dissonance

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Festinger

Festinger was a social psychologist known for cognitive dissonance theory, which explains the discomfort one feels when holding conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values.

Attraction

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