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ereecah

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When comparing the theories of mental illness popular in ancient Greece with those popular in the Middle Ages, which of the following beliefs is more applicable to the Middle Ages?
 
  A) Emotional disorders were believed to be an organic dysfunction.
  B) Treatment included sedation, good nutrition and hygiene, and music and recreation.
  C) Mental illness was considered a disturbance of the four body fluids, or humors.
  D) Belief in demonic possession and exorcism was common.

Question 2

The major goal of the Community Mental Health Act of 1963 was what?
 
  A) Develop centers in which biopsychiatric research could take place within the community.
  B) Build mental health centers that would provide mental health care within the local community.
  C) Attract more health care providers into local psychiatric clinics.
  D) Facilitate the integration of biology with the psychosocial components of treatment.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
While some of these answers are true of both ancient Greece and the Middle Ages, belief in demonic possession and exorcism was more common in the Middle Ages.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
The 1963 Community Mental Health Act was designed to provide community-centered mental health care.



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