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,Chapter 01: The History of Mental Health Care
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The belief of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato that the rational
soul controlled the irrational soulcould be compared with the belief of
the more recent psychological theorist:
a. Freud.
b. Pinel.
c. Fisher.
d. Rush.
ANS: A
Sigmund Freud believed that mental illness was, in part, caused by forces both within and outside the
personality. Philippe Pinel advocated acceptance of mentally ill individuals as human beings in need of
medical assistance. Alice Fisher was a Florence Nightingale nurse who cared for the mentally ill, and
Dr. Benjamin Rush was the author of the book Diseases of the Mind.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension OBJ: 2
TOP: Early Years of Mental Health KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
2. During the mid-1500s, behaviors associated with mental illness were more accurately recorded by
professionals. This practice led to _ for different abnormal behaviors.
a. classifications
b. diagnosing
c. treatment
d. education
ANS: A
Classification of abnormal behaviors did not begin until this time, after the practice of more accurate
recording of behaviors was begun. Diagnoses, treatment guidelines, and any education regarding
mental health disorders were not available during this period.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge OBJ: 3
TOP: Mental Illness During the Renaissance
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
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