Franz Mesmer's Theory of Animal Magnetism Made Sense in the Late

question 26

Multiple Choice

Franz Mesmer's theory of animal magnetism made sense in the late eighteenth century because

• A) animals were found to have magnetic currents flowing through their bodies.
• B) a number of other invisible forces in nature were identified at this time.
• C) it had been conclusively shown that animals could be hypnotized.
• D) the use of magnets to redirect the body's natural energy was a popular medical treatment.

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