If Barry Were to Be Admitted to Homewood Retreat in the Late

question 171

Multiple Choice

If Barry were to be admitted to Homewood Retreat in the late 1800s, what kind of treatment would he have likely received under the care of Dr. Lett?

• A)Compassionate and caring moral therapy
• B)Drug treatment
• C)Electro-convulsive treatment (ECT)
• D)Psychoanalysis

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Definitions:

Electroshock Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders, more commonly known as Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

Feared Object

An item or entity that induces a strong phobic or fearful response in an individual, usually stemming from negative experiences or innate anxieties.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and anxieties by gradual exposure to the fear source while practicing relaxation techniques.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy focused on identifying and correcting negative thought patterns to improve emotional well-being and behavior.