Philippe Pinel (1745-1826)was the first to promote _______ for psychological disorders,instead of the brutal treatments used during his time.

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Philippe Pinel was known for promoting "moral treatment" for psychological disorders, which emphasized kindness, compassion, and humane care instead of physical restraints and other brutal treatments that were common during his time. This approach was a significant shift in the treatment of mental illness and helped paved the way for more modern approaches to psychotherapy. Option B is incorrect because the biopsychosocial approach was not developed until much later by George Engel in the 1970s. Options C and D are also incorrect because they are not related to Pinel's contributions to the field of psychology.

Philippe Pinel (1745-1826)was the First to Promote _______ for Psychological