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History of Psychology, 4/e
David Hothersall, Ohio State University

The History of Clinical Psychology and the Development of Psychoanalysis

Discussion Questions



1

What was Malleus Maleficarum? Describe both its contents and its impact.
2

Describe three early “cures” for mental illness. Be sure to include a description of the rationale behind each cure, and mention whether or not they exist in any form today.
3

Explain the contributions of two of the following: Pinel, Guggenbühl, Tuke, Dix. Assess their success in reaching their goals, and mention any lasting effects of their efforts.
4

Pick three people relevant to the history of mesmerism/hypnotism and summarize their roles.
5

Who were some of the major influences on Freud? Describe the impact each person would have on Freud’s theories.