Why did the slogan "Mental diseases are brain diseases" become popular in the nineteenth century?
a) Many theorists argued that mental disorders were caused by direct and indirect influence of disturbance in how the brain functioned.
b) This was the age of "rational thinking" which emphasized personal achievement and social adjustment.
c) More emphasis was being placed on emotions, motivations, and conflicts with the brain.
d) Maladaptive behavior was being viewed from biological and psychological perspectives.
a
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