Asked by Angelo Randrup on May 28, 2024

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By the end of the nineteenth century,

A) custodial care had largely replaced moral treatment.
B) psychoanalysis had largely replaced moral treatment.
C) moral treatment had become the dominant form of therapy in mental hospitals.
D) care of the mentally ill had shifted from large mental hospitals to small ones.
E) almshouses had become the most common sites for care of the mentally ill.

Custodial Care

Long-term care provided to individuals who need assistance with daily living activities but do not require medical nursing services.

Moral Treatment

A psychological approach from the 19th century focusing on humane and respectful techniques to care for the mentally ill.

Almshouses

Historical institutions offering housing and care for the poor, elderly, or vulnerable populations.

  • Examine the historical progression and changes in the approach to mental health treatment, encompassing the era of moral treatment and the transition to custodial care.
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violet graceJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
By the end of the nineteenth century, custodial care had largely replaced moral treatment as the dominant form of therapy in mental hospitals. The focus shifted towards simply providing basic care and controlling the behavior of patients rather than trying to address the underlying causes of mental illness through moral treatment.