Which two responses are main ideas from the story about Dr. Mesmer?

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Dr. Mesmer demonstrates that what people believe or expect will happen can have a powerful effect on how they feel.
Dr. Mesmer demonstrates that what people believe or expect will happen can have a powerful effect on how they feel.

Franklin teaches Dr. Mesmer to use the scientific method to determine if his treatment for patients works.
Franklin teaches Dr. Mesmer to use the scientific method to determine if his treatment for patients works.

Franklin reports to the king what he has seen working with Dr. Mesmer’s patients and the doctor flees the city.
Franklin reports to the king what he has seen working with Dr. Mesmer’s patients and the doctor flees the city.

Dr. Mesmer wears fancy clothing and a fancy wig to impress his patients.

Answer 1

The two main ideas from the story about Dr. Mesmer are:

1. Dr. Mesmer demonstrates that what people believe or expect will happen can have a powerful effect on how they feel.

2. Franklin teaches Dr. Mesmer to use the scientific method to determine if his treatment for patients works.

These responses highlight the central themes of belief and the importance of scientific inquiry in understanding treatment effectiveness.