Asked by Nakya Blackmore on May 05, 2024

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In the context of the humanitarian reform movements during the 18th century, which of the following happened when Philippe Pinel, a physician, unchained the patients at La Salpêtrière in Paris?

A) Patients profited from kindness and freedom.
B) Patients profited from treatments based on the demonological model of psychological disorders.
C) Patients failed to reenter society.
D) People who did not have mental disorders showed symptoms of mental disorders.

Philippe Pinel

A French physician known for his humane treatment of psychiatric patients in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, often considered the father of modern psychiatry.

Humanitarian Reform Movements

Initiatives aimed at promoting welfare and social reforms to improve human conditions and rights.

La Salpêtrière

Originally a gunpowder factory, La Salpêtrière became an infamous asylum for the mentally ill in 17th century Paris.

  • Acquire an understanding of the history and advancement in the treatment of psychological disorders.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When Philippe Pinel unchained the patients at La Salpêtrière in Paris, they benefited from kindness and freedom. This was a significant step towards humanizing the treatment of people with mental illnesses and recognizing their basic human rights.