The Search for Explanations of the Etiology of Abnormal Behavior

question 16

Multiple Choice

The search for explanations of the etiology of abnormal behavior dates to ancient times. It was not until the 19^th and 20^th centuries that three major advances occurred. Which of the following is NOT one of these advances?

• A) The discovery of the cause of general paresis.
• B) The work of Sigmund Freud.
• C) The development of the germ theory.
• D) The development of academic psychology.

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, categorizing human needs into five levels from basic (such as physiological needs) to higher order (self-actualization).

Physiological Needs

The most basic human needs to be satisfied—water, food, shelter, and clothing.

Hygiene Factor

In Herzberg's motivation theory, factors that can cause dissatisfaction if absent but do not necessarily motivate if present, such as safe working conditions, salary, and company policies.