The Major Problem Associated with Explanations of Psychological Disorders in Terms

question 623

Multiple Choice

The major problem associated with explanations of psychological disorders in terms of evil spirits 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:

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, including beliefs and emotions about oneself, affecting mental health and behavior patterns.

Horizontally Structured

An organizational or systemic setup where all members have equal status and decision-making is collaborative, lacking a hierarchical command chain.

Vertically Structured

A rephrased definition for Vertical Structure: A system of organization where hierarchy dictates the arrangement and distribution of power and authority from higher to lower levels.

Attitudes

A learned tendency to evaluate things in a certain way, which can include people, issues, objects, or events.