Plato Accepted Many of Hippocrates' Ideas, but Rejected Others

question 43

Multiple Choice

Plato accepted many of Hippocrates' ideas, but rejected others. Which of the following best describes his belief about the cause of mental illness?

• A) that an imbalance in essential bodily fluids affects functioning
• B) that brain dysfunction affects behaviour
• C) that sociocultural factors play a critical role
• D) lack of education could cause mental illness
• E) that mental illness has natural causes

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