Which of the following is true regarding the psychogenic theory?

a) It suggests that mental illness is medical in origin.
b) It was the first attempt at explaining mental illness.
c) It is the basis for genetic causes of mental illness.
d) It suggests that mental illness is psychological in origin.

d

Psychology

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What change has been instituted in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to reduce the chance of memory impairment?

a) Treatments are now spread across six months. b) Treatment is generally given to unilaterally and not to the hemisphere responsible for language. c) The treatment is now given while a patient is in Stage 4 sleep--a stage of sleep that is not associated with memory processing. d) All patients are given memory tests before and after treatment; those patients who exhibit memory impairment attend special classes to aid recall.

Psychology

__________ psychology looks at how the actual or imagined presence of others affects our thoughts, feelings and behaviors

a) Evolutionary b) Social c) Humanistic d) Behavioral

Psychology