Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

Who among the followed stated that that ‘witches’ were mentally disturbed and required medical, not theological treatment?

Options:

Wechsler

J.P. Guilford

Hippocrates

Johann Weyer

Correct Answer:

Johann Weyer

Explanation:

The Renaissance Period was marked by increased humanism and curiosity about behaviour. Johann Weyer emphasised psychological conflict and disturbed interpersonal relationships as causes of psychological disorders. He also insisted that ‘witches’ were mentally disturbed and required medical, not theological, treatment.