The Term "Bedlam" Originated from

question 90

Multiple Choice

The term "bedlam" originated from

• A) a method of treatment used in early asylums.
• B) the lack of beds that was common in early asylums.
• C) the bizarre behaviour known as St. Vitus' dance.
• D) moments of frenzy among mad people.
• E) behaviour of the patients in deplorable early European asylums.

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