Benjamin Rush Is Credited with All of the Following EXCEPT

question 215

Multiple Choice

Benjamin Rush is credited with all of the following EXCEPT

• A) signing the declaration of independence.
• B) encouraging more humane treatment of the mentally ill.
• C) being the first American to organize a course in psychiatry.
• D) taking a scientific approach to the study and treatment of mental disorders.

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Definitions:

Withdrawal Illness

Withdrawal illness refers to the physical and mental symptoms experienced by individuals who cease or reduce the intake of addictive substances to which they have become dependent.

Physical Dependence

A physiological state in which the body adapts to the presence of a drug or substance, leading to withdrawal symptoms when that substance is reduced or ceased.

Psychological Dependence

A condition in which an individual feels a compelling emotional need for a substance or behavior, despite potential negative consequences.

Psychological Dependence

A compulsive need to experience a substance, activity, or behavior to achieve a desired emotional state, often associated with addiction.