The large patient populations placed in mental hospitals in the 1800s are important in the history of abnormal psychology because they

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created a growing awareness of the need for humane psychological interventions rather than medical interventions.

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created a growing awareness  for the need for managed care.

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gave public officials a new way to deal with dangerous criminals.

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led to a steady reduction in the number of people with mental illness.

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