If You Were a Follower of Benjamin Rush, You Would

question 62

Multiple Choice

If you were a follower of Benjamin Rush, you would most likely agree with which of the following statements?

• A) The mentally ill should be incarcerated and chained to prevent them from harming themselves or others.
• B) The mentally ill should be treated through purging, bloodletting, and ice-cold baths.
• C) The mentally ill will recover more quickly by living in the real world and learning to survive on their own.
• D) The mentally ill should be given custodial care only, as their illnesses are incurable.

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