In the 19th Century, What Factors Did Practitioners Who Accepted

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the 19th century, what factors did practitioners who accepted the theory that mental illness was an excess or deficit in excitability see as contributing to mental illness? Select all that apply.

• A) Education
• B) Urban life
• C) Intemperance
• D) Cerebral hyperemia
• E) Demonic possession

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Definitions:

Diagnosis Criteria

The specific guidelines and standards used by healthcare professionals to identify and classify diseases and conditions.

Black Bile

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Persistent Depressive Disorder

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