In the latter part of the 18th century,Philippe Pinel became one of the first clinicians to use a classification system for psychological difficulties.Which concept is the foundation of this classification system?
A)behaviours are less important than thoughts.
B)thoughts are less important than behaviours.
C)psychological problems are similar to physical illnesses.
D)childhood experiences are the root cause of psychological problems.

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Pinel's classification system was based on the concept that psychological problems are similar to physical illnesses, and therefore could be categorized and treated accordingly. This concept laid the foundation for the modern classification of psychological disorders.

In the Latter Part of the 18th Century,Philippe Pinel Became