Asked by xihang xiang on Jul 25, 2024

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Hippocrates believed that abnormal behavior was caused by:

A) evil spirits.
B) blood clots.
C) a lack of sun exposure.
D) imbalance in bodily fluids.

Bodily Fluids

Liquids within the human body that support life functions, including blood, saliva, urine, and semen.

Abnormal Behavior

A pattern of behavior, thoughts, or emotions considered outside the norm of a society or culture, often causing distress or impairment in personal functioning.

Hippocrates

An ancient Greek physician, often referred to as the "Father of Medicine," who made significant contributions to the practice and understanding of medicine in the classical era.

  • Trace the progression of concepts and treatments related to mental health from their origins in ancient history to the current period.
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sandy shergillJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Hippocrates, a Greek physician often referred to as the father of Western medicine, proposed that mental disorders had natural causes and were due to imbalances in the body's four humors (fluids): blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile. He rejected supernatural explanations for these conditions.