The reasoning behind hypnosis as developed by Mesmer was that
A)changing magnetic fields in his patients would result in symptom reduction.
B)relaxation was a sufficient treatment for alleviating symptoms.
C)frightening patients would result in symptom reduction.
D)faith in the healer caused healing.

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Mesmer believed that manipulating magnetic fields could reduce symptoms in patients. This was the basis for his theory of "animal magnetism" and his practice of using magnets or his hands to manipulate the magnetic fields of his patients.

The Reasoning Behind Hypnosis as Developed by Mesmer Was That