Question

franz mesmer believed that his ability to heal people was based on his manipulation of which force?
a. electricity
b. gravity
c. magnetism
d. inertia

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

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Identify Franz Mesmer's core theory

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Match the theory to the options

He believed that illnesses were caused by obstacles to the flow of this magnetic fluid in the body and that he could heal people by manipulating this magnetism.
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Answer:

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Identify Franz Mesmer's core theory

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Match the theory to the options

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