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Abegail james
on Nov 26, 2024
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Philippe Pinel, a leader in the moral treatment movement, ordered that the chains be removed from patients because he believed that:
A) their conditions were specifically the result of their separation from the rest of society.
B) the patients' health could be improved by restoring their dignity and tranquility.
C) abnormal behaviors were rooted in supernatural theories and patients needed the freedom to practice their faith.
D) patients were virtually harmless as long as they were properly medicated.
Moral Treatment Movement
The Moral Treatment Movement was a 19th-century approach to mental illness emphasizing humane treatment, moral discipline, and the therapeutic benefits of nature and meaningful work.
Philippe Pinel
A French physician known for his humane treatment of psychiatric patients in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, often regarded as a founder of modern psychiatry.
- Apprehend the importance of compassionate treatment and how it affects the care provided to the mentally ill.
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Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the importance of compassionate treatment and how it affects the care provided to the mentally ill.