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urbanoutfitters

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In an attempt to rid the body of the excessive humors thought to be causing psychological disorders, physicians throughout history have used treatments such as
 
  a. bloodletting.
 b. induced seizures.
 c. exorcism.
 d. drilling through the skull.

Question 2

In keeping with an accepted treatment for mental illness in the 14th century, a physician treating King Charles VI of France had him moved to the countryside in order to
 
  a. have him closer to a hospital that treated mental illness.
  b. keep him away from his family.
 c. restore the balance in his humors.
 d. cure him of hysteria.



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c



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