Which of the Following Is True of the "Rest Cure

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the "rest cure" that was used as the standard treatment for nervous disorders in the mid-nineteenth century?

• A) The patient was isolated from his or her family and friends.
• B) The patient was confined to bed.
• C) The patient was "punished" for enjoying being ill.
• D) All of these answers are correct.

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