If You Visited an Asylum in the 16th Century in Europe

question 131

Multiple Choice

If you visited an asylum in the 16th Century in Europe you would likely find ________

• A) a place that mixed together the mentally ill, the poor, criminals, and the physically ill.
• B) exorcisms being done by priests.
• C) a place where people were given good food, work, and rest so they could recover.
• D) mentally ill people living in conditions of filth and cruelty.

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Definitions:

Ethical Decisions

Choices made based on moral principles and values, often reflecting considerations of what is right and fair.

Escalation of Commitment

A psychological pattern where individuals or groups continue to invest in a decision despite facing increasingly negative outcomes or feedback.

Perceptual Biases

Cognitive biases that influence how we perceive and interpret information about people, objects, or events, often leading to distorted judgments.

Implicit Favorite

An unconscious bias or preference for a particular option or choice, not openly expressed or acknowledged.