What Was One Reason for the Growth of Large Mental

question 76

Multiple Choice

What was one reason for the growth of large mental institutions during the 1800s?

• A) urbanization
• B) widespread famines
• C) spread of viral diseases
• D) rapid development of surgical techniques

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