_____ developed a treatment for various illnesses based on his belief in the role of magnetism as it interacts with the body.

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The treatment described in the question is known as mesmerism or animal magnetism, named after Franz Anton Mesmer who believed that the body had magnetic fields that could be manipulated for healing purposes. William Tuke and Philippe Pinel were mental health advocates and practitioners, but they did not develop treatments based on magnetism. Benjamin Rush was a physician who made contributions to the field of psychiatry, but he also did not develop a treatment based on magnetism.

_____ Developed a Treatment for Various Illnesses Based on His