Asked by Annie Schreier on Jul 26, 2024

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Friedrich Anton Mesmer became famous-or infamous-for his work with patients suffering from bodily problems with no physical basis. His patients' disorders are termed:

A) somatogenic.
B) hysterical.
C) phlegmatic.
D) bilious.

Friedrich Anton Mesmer

An 18th-century German physician who proposed the theory of animal magnetism and is considered a precursor to the field of hypnosis.

Bodily Problems

Bodily Problems refers to physical health issues or dysfunctions that can affect an individual's daily life and overall well-being.

Hysterical Disorders

Older term for conditions now referred to as conversion disorders, characterized by neurological symptoms without a medical cause.

  • Clarify the differences between psychogenic and somatogenic orientations and grasp their implications for treatment choices.
  • Learn about the role of hypnosis and mesmerism in the development of the psychogenic perspective.
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Jawand SinghJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Mesmer's patients' disorders are termed "hysterical," which refers to physical symptoms that have no apparent physical cause, aligning with the historical context of Mesmer's work.