One of the Most Important Outcomes That Arose from the Mesmeric

question 7

Multiple Choice

One of the most important outcomes that arose from the mesmeric and spiritual practices popular in mid-19th-century America was

• A)they inspired a wave of increased religiosity that resulted in a more inspired and hopeful American society.
• B)they helped create a psychological sensibility that provided an opening for the science of Psychology.
• C)they created an overall increase in moral righteousness that had significant impacts on all facets of American life, including a decrease in the crime rate.
• D)they produced a sense of collectivity in many Americans, including new immigrants, who were looking for a strong sense of direction and affiliation with others.

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Definitions:

Oral Stage

The first stage in Freud's psychosexual development, occurring in the first year of life, where pleasure centers on the mouth.

Anal

Relating to, situated near, or involving the anus.

Freud

A neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, known for his theories of the unconscious mind and the mechanism of repression.

Conscious

The state of being aware of and able to think about one’s own existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.