Mesmer believed that hysteria was the result of
A) a wandering uterus.
B) disturbances in the distribution of magnetic fluids.
C) imbalances in brain chemicals.
D) too little of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
E) animal magnetism.

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According to Mesmer, hysteria was caused by disturbances in the distribution of magnetic fluids in the body. He believed that by manipulating these fluids with his technique of animal magnetism, he could cure the patient of their symptoms.

Mesmer Believed That Hysteria Was the Result of