What belief did they have that disregarded the needs of their body?

• A. The soul is trapped in the body
• B. The mind is separate from the body
• C. The body is evil
• D. The body is perfect

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that some belief treats the body as a prison for the soul. When the soul is seen as trapped inside the body, bodily needs—like hunger, rest, health, and comfort—can be viewed as distractions or obstacles to the soul’s freedom. That mindset pushes people to neglect physical needs in the name of spiritual goals, which is exactly the kind of disregard described in the question.

In contrast, thinking the mind is separate from the body is about how mental and physical aspects relate, but it doesn’t by itself imply neglecting bodily needs. Calling the body evil would moralize or devalue the body, which could lead to neglect as well, but it’s a different motivation than the imprisoned-soul idea. Seeing the body as perfect would encourage paying attention to bodily needs rather than ignoring them.