In ancient Greece, some "humoral excesses" thought to be causing psychological disorders were treated by
A)increasing or decreasing the person's exposure to heat, dryness, moisture, or cold.
B)herbal remedies.
C)decreasing both caloric and liquid intake.
D)lowering the person's body temperature for extended periods of time.

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In ancient Greece, it was believed that psychological disorders were caused by imbalance of the humors (bodily fluids). These imbalances were thought to be affected by exposure to different environmental factors like heat, dryness, moisture, or cold. Therefore, treatment involved either increasing or decreasing exposure to these elements to restore balance in the humors.

In Ancient Greece, Some "Humoral Excesses" Thought to Be Causing