What Was the Reason for Charcot Developing a Psychogenic Theory

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Multiple Choice

What was the reason for Charcot developing a psychogenic theory of hysteria?

• A)His students were able to induce hysteria in a woman without his knowledge.
• B)He was influenced heavily by Freud.
• C)He believed there was a physical explanation for abnormal behaviour.
• D)He found that hypnosis cured hysteria.

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