The History of Lobotomy
Learning Objective
I can explain the historical context and significance of lobotomy in the treatment of mental illness.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 5 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the initial findings of John Farquhar Fulton regarding the effects of removing the frontal lobes in chimps and how these findings contributed to the development of lobotomy.
2. Explain Egas Moniz's theory about the causes of mental illness and how it led to the invention of the prefrontal lobotomy.
3. Discuss the societal context in the early 20th century that influenced the acceptance of lobotomy as a treatment for mental illness. What were some of the misconceptions about mental health during this time?
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