The Earliest Writings About Behavior Indicate That Abnormal Behavior Was

question 26

Multiple Choice

The earliest writings about behavior indicate that abnormal behavior was believed to be caused by:

• A) unbalanced humors.
• B) evil sprits.
• C) infectious agents.
• D) patterns of inheritance.

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Definitions:

Brain

The organ located in the skull responsible for central nervous system functions, including processing, interpreting, and storing information; as well as controlling many body activities.

Autonomic System

Part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiration.

Spinal Cord

The main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system.

Neurons

Special cells within the nervous system that communicate information via electrical and chemical signals.