Which of the following had the most long-lasting impact on the treatment of individuals with psychological disorders?

A. shifting the burden of care from state hospitals to community-based treatment settings
B. Benjamin Rush's book Medical Inquiries and Observations Upon the Diseases of the Mind
C. Philippe Pinel's advocacy for humane treatment
D. Dorothea Dix's pioneering work


Answer: A

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