Which of the following statements describes the original purpose for placing individuals in asylums?

A. to remove troublesome individuals from society who could not care for themselves
B. to protect society from the dangerous nature of the mentally ill
C. to offer humanitarian treatment to those afflicted with mental illnesses
D. to offer scientifically sound approaches to the treatment of mental disorders

Answer: A

Psychology

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