Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

Hippocrates, Socrates, and Plato who developed the organismic approach to abnormal behaviour were __________________?

Options:

philosopher psychologists of ancient Greece

philosopher physicians of ancient Greece

physicians of ancient Greece

psychologists of ancient Greece

Correct Answer:

philosopher physicians of ancient Greece

Explanation:

In the ancient Western world, it was philosopher-physicians of ancient Greece such as Hippocrates, Socrates, and in particular Plato who developed the organismic approach and viewed disturbed behaviour as arising out of conflicts between emotion and reason.