Asked by Nurhasanah Nasution on Jul 10, 2024

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You are a contestant on Jeopardy! and it is your turn. You say to Alex, "I'll take Ancient Explanations of Mental Illness for $100." The answer is, "His was the first recorded attempt to explain abnormal behavior as due to some biological process." The smile on your face reveals the confidence you have as you say ______________.

A) "Who is Sigmund Freud?"
B) "Who is Hippocrates?"
C) "Who is Carl Rogers?"
D) "Who is John Watson?"

Hippocrates

Often regarded as the "Father of Medicine," an ancient Greek physician who significantly contributed to the practice of medicine by emphasizing a systematic, rational approach to medical treatment and understanding illness.

Biological Process

Processes vital for a living organism to live, such as growth, reproduction, and maintenance of homeostasis.

Abnormal Behavior

Actions or behaviors that are statistically rare or deviant from societal norms and may impair functioning.

  • Identify distinctions among depression classifications and recognize the traits of major depression.
  • Familiarize oneself with the biological model pertaining to abnormality, emphasizing chemical disparities.
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Nathan RoeningJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The question refers to the first recorded attempt to explain abnormal behavior as due to some biological process, which points to the Hippocratic theory of the four humors. Sigmund Freud is known for his psychoanalytic theory of mental illness, Carl Rogers is known for his humanistic approach, and John Watson is known for his behaviorism.