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19th Century Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Legislation Quiz

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What did the 1845 Lunacy Act fail to distinguish between?

Mental illness and physical illness

Lunatics and imbeciles

Learning disability and mental illness (correct)

Idiots and lunatics

Which legislation first dealt with the educational needs of those with learning disabilities?

1886 Idiots Act (correct)

1845 Lunacy Act

1890 Lunacy Act

1850s and 60s Charity for the Asylum of Idiots

What was the purpose of The Charity for the Asylum of Idiots established in 1847?

To provide education for imbeciles

To support the establishment of large scale asylums (correct)

To administer the 1845 Lunacy Act

To provide housing for lunatics

Which legislation muddied the distinction between learning disability and mental illness?

1890 Lunacy Act Signup and view all the answers

What did the 1886 Idiots Act distinguish between?

Lunatics and idiots Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Lunacy Act of 1845?

The purpose of the Lunacy Act of 1845 was to administer and regulate mental health issues. Signup and view all the answers

What did the 1890 Lunacy Act do?

The 1890 Lunacy Act further muddied the distinctions between learning disability and mental illness. Signup and view all the answers

What distinction did the 1886 Idiots Act make?

The 1886 Idiots Act made a clear distinction between lunatics and 'idiots' and 'imbeciles' in terms of educational needs. Signup and view all the answers

When was The Charity for the Asylum of Idiots established?

The Charity for the Asylum of Idiots was established in 1847. Signup and view all the answers

What role did The Charity for the Asylum of Idiots play?

The Charity for the Asylum of Idiots gave impetus and support to the establishment of regional voluntary large scale asylums for 'idiots' in England. Signup and view all the answers