Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

Given below are some statements. Read them carefully and choose the correct statement (s) from the given options.

Statement 1: The Renaissance Period was marked by increased humanism and curiosity about behaviour.

Statement 2: St. Augustine emphasised psychological conflict and disturbed interpersonal relationships as causes of psychological disorders in the middle ages. 

Options:

Only Statement 1 is correct.

Only Statement 2 is correct.

Both statements are correct.

None of the given statement is correct.

Correct Answer:

Only Statement 1 is correct.

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.