Our modern use of the word "bedlam," denoting a chaotic situation, is historically rooted in which of the following practices?

A) Allowing hysterics to act out their beliefs.
B) Warehousing of mentally ill persons.
C) Allowing witch hunters to convict and hang witches.
D) Warehousing entire families believed to be mentally ill.


B

Psychology

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a. first b. second c. third d. fourth

Psychology

The rural cemetery movement led to the banning of lot enclosures and grave mounds

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

Psychology