In the Renaissance, the medical model brought some unusual treatments for those with mental disorders
These included bloodletting and tossing patients into a pit of snakes. Amazingly, some patients actually showed improvement! It is possible that these treatments worked, but it is also possible that this improvement was a result of the placebo effect. This interpretation of these historical events demonstrates which of the six principles mentioned in your chapter?
A) Replicability
B) Extraordinary claims
C) Correlation vs. causation
D) Ruling out rival hypotheses
Answer: D
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A. body dysmorphic B. restricting C. binge/purge D. self-evaluation
Of the various classes of antidepressants, which of the following medications have the fewest adverse side effects and can be used for long-term treatments?
A. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors B. Tricyclic antidepressants C. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors D. Benzodiazepines