Which practice aroused people's interest in mysterious powers prior to the rise of spiritualism?

A) astrology

B) metaphysics

C) psychokinesis

D) mesmerism

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Mara Daugherty

24 November, 01:03

Which practice aroused people's interest in mysterious powers prior to the rise of spiritualism?

A) astrology

B) metaphysics

C) psychokinesis

D) mesmerism

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Ishaan Fernandez · Answer 1

The correct answer is D) mesmerism

Mesmerism is a non-verbal act that uses actions like fascination, gaze, strokes and other methods to instate trance and shift the energy field within the person’s body. It is named after Franz Anton Mesmer, a pioneer of mesmerism in the 1800’s.

Which practice aroused people's interest in mysterious powers prior to the rise of spiritualism?A) astrologyB) metaphysicsC) psychokinesisD) mesmerism

Which practice aroused people's interest in mysterious powers prior to the rise of spiritualism?

A) astrology

B) metaphysics

C) psychokinesis

D) mesmerism