In the late 19th century, the attitude toward the mentally ill in the United States was dominated by ______.
A) the belief in "moral therapy"
B) apathy and neglect
C) the belief in bloodletting and purging as a primary treatment
D) fascination with Freud's new "talking cure"

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In the late 19th century, the attitude toward the mentally ill in the United States was often characterized by apathy and neglect, with many mentally ill individuals being poorly treated or ignored by society and institutions.

In the Late 19th Century, the Attitude Toward the Mentally