The idea of "moral treatment" holds the notion that
A) abnormalities in behavior were mainly the result of possessions by evil spirits.
B) immoral people were cursed and they suffered from incurable mental disorders.
C) people with psychological disorders can be treated through exorcism.
D) people could develop self-control over their behaviors if they had a quiet and restful environment.

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"Moral treatment" was a philosophy of care for people with mental illness that emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It emphasized treating patients with kindness, respect, and compassion, and providing them with a quiet and restful environment. This was in contrast to previous beliefs that mental illness was caused by possession by evil spirits or moral weakness. The goal of moral treatment was to help patients develop self-control over their behaviors and to encourage their social and moral development. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

The Idea of "Moral Treatment" Holds the Notion That