The Evolution of Understanding Mental Illness Quiz

Wilhelm Wundt is considered the father of modern psychology for establishing the first psychology laboratory in 1879.

Major depressive disorder is characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities, often accompanied by other symptoms.

Bipolar disorder is characterized by alternating episodes of mania (elevated mood) and depression.

Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry and anxiety about various aspects of life.

Schizophrenia is characterized by disturbances in perception, thought, and behavior, often including hallucinations and delusions.

Serotonin is associated with mood regulation and is implicated in mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety.

Aaron T. Beck proposed the cognitive theory of depression, highlighting the role of negative thoughts in depressive symptoms.

Ancient Greece is known for its rudimentary understanding and treatments of mental illnesses, as documented in historical texts.

Sigmund Freud developed psychoanalysis, emphasizing the role of unconscious conflicts in behavior and personality.

Dopamine is associated with reward-motivated behavior and is implicated in addiction and mood disorders.

A delusion is a false belief that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary, often seen in psychotic disorders.