The germ theory of disease
A)showed the link between syphilis and mental illness.
B)explained the cause of schizophrenia and depression.
C)disproved the biological hypotheses.
D)showed the link between influenza and adjustment disorder.

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The germ theory of disease showed the link between syphilis (which is caused by a bacterium) and mental illness, particularly neurosyphilis, which can cause psychosis and other psychiatric symptoms.

Note: None of the other choices are accurate, as the germ theory of disease primarily deals with the concept that microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) can cause infectious diseases.

The Germ Theory of Disease