Question

The term lunatic has as its root the word luna, which means moon. In what way was it believed that the moon had an affect on mental illness?
Select one:
a. Persons considered mentally ill were actually werewolves.
b. Persons considered mentally ill were born on the full moon.
c. Persons considered mentally ill slept under the full moon as babies.
d. Persons considered mentally ill felt better in the moonlight, or at night.
e. Both B and C

Answer 1

i chose E, but i got it wrong...

Answer 2

@justsmile531 @just_one_last_goodbye @CurlyFries @micahm

Answer 3

Lunatic" is an informal term referring to people who are considered mentally ill, ... The word derives from lunaticus meaning "of the moon" or "moonstruck". ... began to commonly use the term to refer to neurological and psychiatric diseases. ... which would otherwise have been dark, and affecting susceptible individuals

Answer 4

im thinking B or D...

Answer 5

The term lunar effect refers to the belief that there is correlation between specific stages of ... The term lunatic itself was derived in Latin from the word luna, meaning "moon". ... It is widely believed that the moon has a relationship with fertility due to the ... Two studies found evidence that those with mental disorders generally

Answer 6

exhibit periods of increased violent or aggressive episodes during the full moon but a more recent study found no such correlation.[

Answer 7

yeah, i get that it has to do with the moon thats why i thought it was E, but it wasnt ... now im thinking B,C,or D. @CurlyFries

Answer 8

im thinking its b

Answer 9

but i could be d

Answer 10

*it