Which of the Following Has NOT Been Considered a Prevalent

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has NOT been considered a prevalent cause of mental illness at some point in history?

• A) individual weakness
• B) a moral failing caused by demon possession
• C) exposure to environmental toxins
• D) the astrological position of the moon at the time of one's birth
• E) problems of brain chemistry

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The wage rate paid to employees expressed in current dollars, without adjustment for inflation or purchasing power.

Real Wage Rate

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