The Major Problem Associated with Explanations of Psychological Disorders in Terms

question 62

Multiple Choice

The major problem associated with explanations of psychological disorders in terms of evil spirits or demon possession is that these explanations

• A) were relevant only to severe disorders such as schizophrenia.
• B) encouraged many to believe there was no such thing as insanity.
• C) led to some harsh and ineffective remedial treatments.
• D) relieved people of personal responsibility for their own behavior.

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Definitions:

Largest Battle

Typically refers to a military engagement with the largest number of combatants or casualties; can vary based on context and historical period.

Labor System

An organizational scheme for the division of work and allocation of workers to tasks, characterized by various forms including slavery, serfdom, wage labor, and others, depending on the historical and cultural context.

Emancipated Slaves

Former slaves who have been freed from slavery, often after legal abolition or through individual manumission.

Plantation Owners

Individuals or corporations who owned large agricultural estates typically worked by enslaved people or laborers.