Imagine That It Is 1885

question 27

Multiple Choice

Imagine that it is 1885. A man complains of "shattered nerves." He is lacking in energy and shows low mood. Physicians specializing in mental conditions (alienists) would likely consider this person ________

• A) a morally deficient individual.
• B) as suffering from neurasthenia.
• C) as suffering from hysteria.
• D) as untreatable because the condition was biological.

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Definitions:

Clinical Inference

The process of drawing conclusions about a patient's health status based on available data and professional judgment.

Cervical Spinal

Pertaining to the cervical region of the spine, which consists of the first seven vertebrae situated in the neck area.

Data Collection

The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest in an established systematic fashion.

Purposeful Reflection

A deliberate process of thinking about one's actions, decisions, or experiences to gain insights and enhance future performance.