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The Turning Point Year in the History of Treatment of the Mentally

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The turning point year in the history of treatment of the mentally ill was ________, when Phillipe Pinel became director of the Bicêtre Hospital in Paris.


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Deep Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by slow brain waves, known as delta waves, during which recuperation and memory consolidation occur.

Immaturity

A lack of development in emotional, physical, or intellectual aspects, resulting in behavior considered inappropriate for an individual's age.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, controlling and coordinating bodily functions.

Sleepwalking

Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, is a behavior disorder that originates during deep sleep and results in walking or performing other complex behaviors while still mostly asleep.

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