Question 1

What is trephining/trepanning?

Accepted Answer

An ancient practice of drilling holes in a person's skull to release evil spirits that caused mental health problems

(used by very early humans; obviously no longer used)

Question 2

What was deinstitutionalization?

Accepted Answer

A movement to remove patients who were not a threat to anyone from mental hospitals

(may have unintentionally led to today's homeless population)

Question 3

What did Dorothea Dix do for the mentally ill?

Accepted Answer

Advocated more humane treatment and founded hospitals for the mentally ill

History, AP Psychology Flashcards