The Ancient Greek Physician Asclepius Foreshadowed Modern Treatment for Psychological

question 73

Multiple Choice

The ancient Greek physician Asclepius foreshadowed modern treatment for psychological disorders in that he

• A) founded the first pharmacy that prescribed psychoactive medication for patients.
• B) based his practice on the idea that trephination, as an early medical intervention, was successful for most disorders.
• C) invented the practice of placing patients in cool baths to relieve stress.
• D) founded the first sanctuary for mental disorders offering a variety of treatments.

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